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2018-2019 Academic Catalog

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2018-2019 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.

Note: A grade of C or better is required in all courses.

General Education Requirements: 31 credits

Gen Ed - Mathematics, Lab Science, Fine Arts

Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Laboratory Science 4 cr.
Gen Ed - Fine Arts 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Elective 3 cr.

Gen Ed - Communications

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.

Gen Ed - Social/Behavioral Science

SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.

Gen Ed - Humanities

HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
HIST-132 U.S. History from 1865 3 cr.

Required Program Courses: 15 credits

NATV-110 Introduction to Native Studies 3 cr.
ANTH-111 Navajo Culture 3 cr.
SOCI-230 Contemporary Native American Society 3 cr.
LRNS-111 Student Success 3 cr.
HIST-270 Native American History and Culture 3 cr. OR
ANTH-215 Native American History and Culture 3 cr.

Program Electives: 9-10 credits

Choose one course (3 credits) from each of the following categories for a total of 9 credits.

Literature and Art: 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.
ARTS-231 Navajo Rug Weaving II 3 cr.
ARTS-275 Pottery & Clay Arts I 3 cr.

Culture and Language: 3-4 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 of the Southwest 3 cr.

History, Politics, and Policy: 3 credits

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

Additional Elective: 4-5 credits

Any course numbered 110 or higher - 4-5 cr.

Total Credits: 60

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.
NATV-110 Introduction to Native Studies 3 cr.
SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
LRNS-111 Student Success 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Fine Arts 3 cr.

Spring 1

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
HIST-131 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Laboratory Science 4 cr.
Program Elective 3-4 cr.

Fall 2

MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr. OR
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr. OR Higher
HIST-132 U.S. History from 1865 3 cr.
ANTH-111 Navajo Culture 3 cr.
Program Elective 3-4 cr.
Gen Ed - Elective 3 cr.

Spring 2

HIST-270 Native American History and Culture 3 cr. OR
ANTH-215 Native American History and Culture 3 cr.
SOCI-230 Contemporary Native American Society 3 cr.
Program Elective 3-4 cr.
Additional Elective 4-5 cr.

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