Bachelor of Arts, Native Studies Leadership, Freshman-Entry Option
This program of study is the journey to self-determination and reclaiming our Cultural Sovereignty. Traditional knowledge is our canoe. It moves us away from the Western genre that has shaped and determined a false sense of “who we are” and towards our original identity - an identity that is formed by sacred histories, language, origin stories, and the heroes who continue to defend our families and our homelands. This option is for students who have not earned an approved Associate in Arts and Sciences or the equivalent.
Northwest Indian College Requirements
Required (11 Credits)
NOTE: CMPS 101 or above; If a computer course coded NE (Non-transfer Elective) is substituted then 3 additional credits of Transfer Electives (coded TE) must be chosen.
Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (35 Credits)
CSOV 102: One or more Native language courses totaling at least 5 credits. Consult with an advisor regarding satisfying general education requirements. Requires approval by the Dean of Academics.
General Education Requirements (30 Credits)
NOTE: MATH 102 or course satisfying the quantitative skills requirement
Humanities Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Core Requirements
Social Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - met in Core Requirements
Natural Science Distribution 15 credit requirement - choose courses meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements
Native Studies Leadership Core Requirements (53 credits)
| CSOV 301 | Indigenous Theory and Methods: We Own Our Knowledge | 5 |
| CSOV 302 | Indigenous Research: Validating our Past, Writing our Future | 5 |
| CSOV 320 | Impacts of Colonization | 5 |
| CSOV 335 | Social Justice: Defense of Our Homelands | 5 |
| CSOV 410 | Senior Seminar | 5 |
| CSOV 490 | Honoring Traditional Leadership | 5 |
| CSOV 499A | Senior Project: Rebuilding our Nations | 5 |
| CSOV 499B | Senior Project: Rebuilding our Nations | 5 |
| NESC 310 | Native Science | 5 |
| POLS 118 | Rights of Indian Tribes | 3 |
| POLS 350 | Native Governments and Politics | 5 |
Electives (51 credits)
A maximum of 11 credits can be numbered 100-299. There must be at least 40 elective credits to be numbered 300-499. Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 180