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2016-2017 Academic Catalog

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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Native Studies, A.A.

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The Associate of Arts degree is intended for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate granting institution. Those wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution to pursue a degree in Native Studies or other fields are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and coordinate their coursework at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution. A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

General Education Requirements

For Associate of Arts: 35 credits

See General Education Requirements for Associate of Arts Degrees

Recommended:

SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
HIST-132 U.S. History From 1865 3 cr.

Additional General Education Requirements:

Physical Education 2 cr. OR
Dance 2 cr.
Applied Fine Art 3 cr.
General Science 3 cr.

Total General Education Requirements: 43

Required Courses

NATV-110 Introduction to Native Studies 3 cr.
HIST-270 Native American History and Culture 3 cr.
ANTH-111 Navajo Culture 3 cr.
SOCI-230 Contemporary Native American Society 3 cr.

Total Required Courses: 12

Electives:

Choose at least one course from each of the following categories for a total of 12 credits.

Literature and Art

(at least 3 credits)

ENGL-245 Native American Literature 3 cr.
ARTS-111 Survey of Native American Art 3 cr.
ARTS-131 Navajo Rug Weaving I 3 cr. AND/OR
ARTS-231 Navajo Rug Weaving II 3 cr.

Culture and Language

(at least 3 credits)

PHIL-271 Navajo Philosophy 3 cr.
NAVA-111 Elementary Navajo I 4 cr.
NAVA-112 Elementary Navajo II 4 cr.
ANTH-255 Ancient Peoples-Southwest 3 cr.

History, Politics, and Policy

(at least 3 credits)

HIST-272 Navajo History 3 cr.
POLS-220 Native American Politics 3 cr.
NATV-240 Management & Leadership in Tribal Gov’t 3 cr.
LEAS-225 American Indian Law 3 cr.

Total Credits: 67

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
NATV-110 Introduction to Native Studies 3 cr.
Elective

Spring 1

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
Lab Science
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
Elective

Summer 1

Fall 2

Spring 2

Gen Science/App Comp Sci
App Fine Arts
Phys Ed/Dance
HIST-270 Native American History and Culture 3 cr.
SOCI-230 Contemporary Native American Society 3 cr.

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
NATV-110 Introduction to Native Studies 3 cr.

Spring 1

SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.

Summer 1

COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr.

Fall 2

HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
ANTH-111 Navajo Culture 3 cr.

Spring 2

Summer 2

Elective
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.

Fall 3

Elective
Lab Science

Spring 3

Elective
HIST-270 Native American History and Culture 3 cr.

Summer 3

Phys Ed/Dance
App Fine Arts

Fall 4

HIST-132 U.S. History From 1865 3 cr.
Elective

Spring 4

Social/Behavioral Science OR
Humanities/Fine Arts
Gen Science/App Comp Sci

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