Bachelor of Science, Native Environmental Science, Environmental Science Option, Junior-Entry Alternative
This alternative 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.
Prerequisite Requirements
Required (21 Credits)
Students are expected to complete the prerequisite courses as preparation for the Native Environmental Science core and required courses.
Prior Credits (90 Credits)
Approved Associate’s degree or transfer degree.
Native Environmental Science Core Requirements (35 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 |
| MATH 210 | Biostatistics | 5 |
| NESC 310 | Native Science | 5 |
| NESC 499 | Native Environmental Science Capstone | 5 |
| POLS 319 | FromBegTime: NA Fishing Rights | 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.
NESC 499: 5 credits of NESC 499 are required, up to 10 credits are allowed through variable credits, which count towards electives.
Environmental Science Option Required Courses (25 Credits)
| BIOL 201 | Cell Biology: Creation, Energy and the Gift of Life | 5 |
| BIOL 202 | Plant Biology: Honoring the Gifts of Plants | 5 |
| BIOL 203 | Animal Biology: Our Relatives | 5 |
| BIOL 310 | Ecology & Web of Interrelatedness | 5 |
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | 5 |
NOTE: The MATH 102 requirement may also be satisfied by the following higher-level math courses: MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 124, MATH 125, or MATH 126.
Electives (30 Credits)
Choose electives in consultation with a faculty advisor. A minimum of 25 elective science credits must be at the 300-499 level. A maximum of 10 elective credits may be taken through individualized studies coursework (courses numbered 189, 289, 389, or 489) following the Native Environmental Sciences individualized studies course guidelines.
Total Credit Hours: 180