Bachelor of Arts, Native Studies Leadership, Junior-Entry Option
This option is for students entering at the junior level after earning an approved Associate in Arts and Sciences or the equivalent from NWIC or another institution. Northwest Indian College accepts the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) from Washington state community colleges. Students who have completed another type of associate’s degree should consult with an advisor because additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements. Students transferring from another college may apply up to 90 credits toward completion of the program. Students must complete at least 180 credits, 60 of which are at the 300-499 level, in order to graduate.
Prior Credits (90 Credits)
Approved Associate’s degree or transfer degree.
Native Studies Leadership Core Requirements (55 credits)
| CSOV 300 | Cultural Sovereignty Transfer Seminar | 5 |
| 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 |
| NESC 310 | Native Science | 5 |
| CSOV 499B | Senior Project: Rebuilding our Nations | 5 |
| POLS 350 | Native Governments and Politics | 5 |
CSOV 300: Students who have completed CSOV 101 or the equivalent at NWIC or another institution need to enroll in 5 credits of upper-division coursework in place of CSOV 300.
Electives (35 credits)
A maximum of 11 credits numbered 100-299. Choose elective courses in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 180