MAZINA'IGAN - Leech Lake Tribal College

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MAZINA’IGAN Course Catalog 2017-2019

Transcript of MAZINA'IGAN - Leech Lake Tribal College

MAZINA’IGANCourse Catalog

2017-2019

Date of Publication: December 2017

Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institu-tion. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

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About Leech Lake Tribal College

LLTC Board of Trustees

Academic Calendar 5

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Programs of Study 7

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Admissions Policies & Procedures

Admissions 10

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Financial Aid Policies & Procedures 17

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Student Accounts 38

Tuition and Fees 38

Student Policies & Procedures

Student Code of Conduct

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Student Organizations

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CONTENTS

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Social Media Policy 80

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Academic Policies & Procedures 83

Academic Credit

Grades and Grading 85

Academic Policies and Procedures 87

Standards of Academic Progress

Determination of Academic Progress Standing

Graduation

Academic Courses

Programs of Study

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VISIONTo be recognized as a center of academic excellence that advances Anishinaabe worldviews

and empowers lifelong learners to be fully-engaged citizens, stewards, and leaders.

MISSIONLeech Lake Tribal College provides quality higher education grounded in Anishinaabe values.

MOTTOThe path to knowledge is eternal.

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“It is vitally important that Native people a) have a sense of history and are able to connect contem-porary and historical issues; b) have a sense of values; c) acknowledge philosophical kinship and our responsibility to these relationships; and d) understand the Circle of Life as both a privilege and a re-sponsibility.”

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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Cultural – Students will demonstrate an understanding of:• • What it is to be Anishinaabe.•

Communication written, by:

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Critical Thinking – Students will be able to: • • •

Computer Skills – Students will be able to:• • -

sentation.• •

Quantitative Skills – Students will be able to:•

and numerical data.•

Reading Skills – Students will be able to:• •

EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe established Leech Lake Tribal College by tribal resolution in July

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LLTC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arnold Dahl-Wooley Chair Gary Charwood Shelly Pemberton Secretary

Treasurer Member Member

Donna Cloud

LLTC would like to honor and recognize Nowa-Cumig, Dennis Banks, who walked on in 2017. Nowa-Cumig served on the Board of Trustees for many years as our honorary elder. We will forever hold a deep respect for him and gratitude for his love and wisdom shared throughout his engage-ment with the College. He will be remembered as an activist, teacher, and friend.

ABOUT LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE

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FALL SEMESTER FALL 2017 FALL 2018Aug 11 Aug 10Aug 16 - 18 Aug 15 - 17

Student OrientationRegistration Closes Aug 18 Aug 17First Day of Classes Aug 21 Aug 20

Mid – term Oct 8 – Oct 12Mid – terms Grades Due

Oct 23 – Oct 27 Oct 22 – Oct 26Last Day to Withdraw

Last Day of Classes Finals Dec 7 – Dec 13Final Grades Due

Dec 25 & Jan 1 Dec 25 & Jan 1Dec 28

Winter Break Dec 15 – Jan 2

SPRING SEMESTER SPRING 2018 SPRING 2019Jan 3 - 5

Student OrientationRegistration Closes Jan 3First Day of Classes Jan 8 Jan 7

Martin Luther King Day:

Feb 5 Jan 28

Mid-term Feb 26 – Mar 2 Feb 25 – Mar 1Mid-term Grades Due

March 12 - 16

Last Day to WithdrawMarch 26 March 25

Good FridayLast Day of ClassesFinals

May 11 May 10Final Grades Due

May 15 - 17May 18 May 17

GraduationSummer Classes Begin June 3

July 2 July 1

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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1 - Mitigominzh Wigamig (Oak Hall) Classroom Numbers 100+

2 - Giizhiikaandag Wigamig (Cedar Hall) Classroom Numbers 200+ Fitness Room 200 Student Lounge 201 D. Wellness Center 203

3 - Agindaasoo Wigamig (Library) Classroom Numbers 300+

Academic Tutoring / Quiet Study Areas4 - Wiigwaasi Wigamig (Birch Building)

5 - Wawezhazewong Wigamig / Clem Nason Building (Where the River Meets the Lake Building)

6 - Iniaatig Wigamig (Maple Building) Construction Trades Classrooms7 - Ogichidaag Wigamig (Warrior’s Building)

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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCEBusiness Management

DIPLOMA

Accounting ACCT

Art ART

Building Trades BLTD

Forestry FOR

Political Science POLSC

Sociology SOC

Tribal Administration TA

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

DISCIPLINE ABBREVIATIONS

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ADMISSIONSPOLICIES & PROCEDURES

Open Admissions Policy-

Leech Lake Tribal College is not responsible for transcript fees or services. Please understand that it is

-scripts; for example: parchment.com.

HOW TO APPLYFirst Time Freshman Admissions – Never attended any college before

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Transfer Student Admissions - Attended college at another institution

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ADMISSIONS

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register for classes.

Readmitted Student Admissions – Attended LLTC in the past

-ted. Returning Students who are returning on Academic Status will be required to submit documents

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Second Degree Seeking Student – Student that has already obtained a degree from LLTC -

missions.

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1. second degree.

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Elder Student Admissions – new/returning elder who wants to take advantage of the Elder Class

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Post-Secondary Enrollment Option – PSEO Student Admissions:

determine if you meet the eligibility requirements. LLTC offers eligible high school juniors and se-

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Employee Student – an employee of the Leech Lake Tribal College

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Pick out the class you want to take and make sure it works with your schedule5. 6.

TRANSFER POLICY & TRANSFER OF CREDIT APPEAL PROCESSTransfer Policy:

1. Credit for course work taken at other institutions will be transferred subject to the following considerations:

a. Must be an regionally accredited institutionb. c.

LLTC. 2. 3. will

not transfer

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Transfer of Credit Appeal Process:

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Registrar3.

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-nesota Transfer Curriculum.

PLACEMENT TEST – ACCUPLACER

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FINANCIAL AIDPOLICIES & PROCEDURES

educational goals in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Leech Lake Tribal

LLTC Financial Aid Mailing Address:Leech Lake Tribal CollegeAttention: Financial Aid

Website www.lltc.edu

BASIC INFORMATION

students.

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FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

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Student Rights to Know

1. 2. 3.

5. What accreditations the college has6. 7. The cost of attendance8.

standing

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General Requirements for Student Eligibility

1. Admitted as a regular degree seeking student2. 3. Be a citizen or an eligible non-citizen

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Financial Aid Application Procedure1. 2. 3. -

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5.

Expected Family Contribution and Cost of Attendance

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Over Awards and Over Payments-

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1. -side source

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Administrative Revisions-

tice. These reasons include but are not limited to:

1. 2. Outside resources were not taken into account3. Factors make a student ineligible for the aid award

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Recalculation

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do not qualify as an unusual circumstance that will affect

1. Parents refuse to contribute to the students education2. 3.

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Disbursement and Payment of Funds

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When a check is returned or electronic funds transfer is rejected and the school does not make an-

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)Students Responsibilities for Continued Eligibility

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Policy:

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Grades

Grade Point Grading Scale

Grade Points

B – Good 3

F – Failure 0

the GPA.

-tion rate but transfer grades will not be considered in the GPA calculation.

Procedure:

I. Eligibility Criteria

A. Qualitative Standard:

B. Quantitative Standard: Maintain (PACE)

-lows:

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C. 150% Rule-

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II. Title IV Financial Aid Status

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aid.

B. Warning

a Financial Aid Warning. A student on Financial Aid Warning may continue to

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unusual circumstances.

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3. Financial Aid status will be assigned by the LLTC Financial Aid Director

aid status and academic status are aligned.

C. Suspension

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D. Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Process: A student who loses their

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Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.

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The Student Success Counselor will notify the student in writing, and

E. Probation

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F. Academic Plan

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eligibility reinstated.

III. Reinstatement of Financial Aid

from the Financial Aid Probation status and changed to good standing.

IV. Academic EligibilityLLTC uses the same criterion for Academic SAP as Financial Aid SAP, although the

-gibility.

V. Re-Establishing Title IV Eligibility without Submitting an Appeal

VI. Academic and Financial Aid Progress Evaluation

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B.

VII. Cumulative Grade Point Average

VIII. Retakes, Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades

A. Repeated Coursework

that the most recent grade will be used in the GPA calculation. A student may

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B. Withdrawals

C. Incomplete Grades

affect their Satisfactory Academic Progress status. A student is not eligible for

FEDERAL RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS (R2T4)Policy:

Purpose:

Procedure:LLTC has 30 days from the date the institution determines that the student withdrew to calculate

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I. Attendance/Participation

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II. When a Student Fails To Begin Attendance

III. Return of Title IV Aid for Not Completing the Semester

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B. Withdrawals

from all courses for any reason, including medical withdrawals, he/she may

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in which they are enrolled. A calculation is used to determine the amount -

drawal. Thus, a student who withdraws in the second week of classes has -

any funds.

student has earned if that student:

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C.

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2. Students may Withdraw from a course from the business day after the -

endar, with no tuition refund

3. Students may not withdraw from courses after the date listed on the Academic Calendar.

been assigned.

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-ing: the last date that the student attended class or submitted an as-

withdrawal.

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1. of the following: the last date that the student attended class or the

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IV. Percentage of Title IV to be Returned-

V. The return of Title IV funds calculation follows these steps:

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date the student withdrew.

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dent withdrew.

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1. the total number of calendar days in the semester in which the stu-dent withdrew. The total number of calendar days in a semester shall

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D.

1. is required.

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disbursed, is allocated in the following order:

1. Federal Pell Grants for which a Return is required

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3. which a return of funds is required

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William D Ford Direct Loan Program – Leech Lake Tribal College along with their Board of

VI. Institutional and student responsibilities:

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3. -culation and any balance owed to LLTC as a result of a required return

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VII. Overpayment of Federal Grant Funds

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VIII. Post-Withdrawal Disbursements

or the student declines the funds, the school will return any earned funds that the

within 120 days of the date the student withdrew.A.

following conditions are met.

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2. Student has outstanding institutional charges that are due and wants -

bursement.

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student.

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*This policy is subject to change at any time, and without prior notice.

OTHER FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONRenewing your Application for Financial AidThe aid year begins July 1st and ends June 30th

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Financial Aid Reporting Responsibilities

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funds.

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agencies as required.

Retention of Financial Aid Records

GRANT INFORMATIONPell Grant

family.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Minnesota State Grant

Federal and State Work Study Program-

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATIONMinnesota Indian Scholarship Program (MISP)

students enrolled at least half time.

In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be:• • A Minnesota resident• •

Tribal Scholarships

American Indian College Fund Scholarships

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does not guarantee an award.

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Other Funding

Loan Information

Most commonly Used Terms

Award Year -ters with the Summer Semester as a trailer.

Privacy Act -

the school.

Fraud

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Good Standing

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Financial Aid Warning -

Financial Aid Ineligibility

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Cost of Attendance --

additional categories that will be considered for a student are

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to ensure the budget is reasonable for the area.

Award Package

Changes will be made as new information such as additional -

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

aid refund/credit balances, maintains student account records, and determines the collection of

TUITION AND FEESCost of Attendance

recorded annually with state and federal agencies as regulated.

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Tuition -

enrolled. Please see Tuition section of the LLTC Catalog to learn more about actual tuition rates.

Room and Board -

Books The costs are estimated using information from the local book-stores.

Required Fees These fees are required in addition to tuition and are subject to change without notice.

Tuition Credit Schedule -

withdraw

holds should talk to the Financial Aid Director.

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at any time

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Campus FeesThese fees are required in addition to tuition and are subject to change without notice.

Technology Fee

Registration Fee

Materials Fee for Art classes

Graduation Fee

during the ninth week of classes.

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Sample Budget

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

TOTAL

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STUDENTPOLICIES & PROCEDURES

SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS/VALUESInendizowin (Humility)

• • Be careful what one says around others• • • •

Debwewin (Truth)• • •

Zoongide’iwin (Courage)• • •

Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty) • • • Communicate with others fairly and truthfully

Manaaji’idiwin (Respect)• • Maintain high standards of conduct at all times• •

Zaagi’idiwin (Love) • • • •

Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom) • • • • •

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

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their duties.

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PART 1. INTRODUCTION-

PART 2. DEFINITIONS

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1. Are enrolled in one or more courses, either credit or non-credit, through the

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of time after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for re-enrollment

ensure the safety and wellbeing of members of the College community.

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organization.

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course syllabus or class discussion.

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other academic materials.

PART 3. NOTIFICATION AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

PART 4. PROSCRIBED BEHAVIOR AND SANCTIONS

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of the College.

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-duct in circumstances falling under the jurisdiction of this code may be subject to the disci-

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academic community. Disorderly conduct includes but is not limited to: any -

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17. Abuse of the student conduct system, including but not limited to: a. Failure

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conduct code system.

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20. Forgery, unauthorized alteration or unauthorized use of any College docu-

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College.

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under this Student Code shall not be subject to change because criminal charges arising out of

Code of Conduct:

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lated discretionary assignments.

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7. after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for re-enrollment must

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code of conduct. During the meeting, the Dean of Students or designee shall

following the meeting, the Dean of Students or designee shall inform the ac-

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her absence and shall notify the student in writing of an action taken.

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munity.

1. To determine whether the informal or formal hearing was conducted fairly in -

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the Student Code of Conduct occurred.

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facts not brought out in the original hearing, because such information and/-

PART 6. ACADEMIC AND CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT

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but is not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating: the use of unauthorized materials, methods, or information in any

2. including:

a. Direct quotation without both attribution and indication that the ma--

out attribution.

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intellect where such material is learned from the work of another and

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academic records or documents, including admission materials and

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-mine the academic success of students during classroom instruction. Therefore, students are

-tional instruction, instruction through technological means, instruction within a learning center,

for academic misconduct. Academic misconduct, as so referenced, includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. discussion.

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3. other classmates.

codes of conduct during classroom instruction.

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6. during instruction.

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has occurred, he/she shall inform the student concerned and offer to con-

entire course as unsatisfactory, informing the student thereof.

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PART 7. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

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PART 8. RECORDS RETENTION

1. Bring the problem to the institution’s attention.Many issues can be handled quickly and informally once the institution is aware of your concern.

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adequately.

2. Determine whether the problem is with the requirements MN OHE administer.

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4. Identify yourself.

How to File a Complaint with the MN OHE1.

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3. Attach documentation to the student complaint form.

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Registration & Licensing

[email protected]

GANAWENJIGEWIGAMIG(CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY)

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General Procedures

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Emergency Numbers

Crime and Emergency Reporting-

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Campus Security Authorities (CSA)

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Who must report qualifying crimes?

• Murder or Manslaughter • • Robbery • • Burglary • • Arson •

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Anonymous Reporting

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Registered Sex Offender Policy--

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Drug and Alcohol Policy-

law.

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the College.

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• • • • Possible legal action

• • • • Possession of an illegal or controlled substance: Charge

Leech Lake Tribal College will not hesitate in bringing charges and legal action against any student,

Random K-9 SearchesThe College shall arrange for random drug searches conducted by local law enforcement using drug

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being searched.

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5. 6. All coats and bags shall be left in the area being searched.7. 8.

Statement of Policy on Non-Discrimination--

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Sexual Harassment Policy

College community, and will not be tolerated.

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Travel Policy

• Must be currently enrolled at LLTC

• Must be current in all coursework for all classes.

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lowed.

• Policies and Procedures

Commercial Tobacco Free Policy -

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to, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

th.

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Commercial Tobacco Free Frequently asked Questions-

less tobacco, and electronic-cigarettes. This Commercial Free Tobacco Free Policy will in no way

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as: the act of lighting, smoking, holding or carrying a lit or smoldering cigar, cigarette

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MAZINAABIKIWEBINIGANIWIGAMIG(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Acceptable Use of Information Systems at Leech Lake Tribal College

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Guidelines/Regulations for use of LLTC Computers and/or IT Resources•

student to monitor their email account for communications from the staff members,

• Be considerate in your use of shared resources.

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manuals, or other resources.

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• Do not send threatening or harassing materials.

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Compliance

CAMPUS RESOURCES / STUDENT LIFE-

tional journey with us.

Agindaasowigamig (Library)

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Nando-Gikenjigewigamig (The Learning Center)

Mino-ayaawigamig (Wellness Center)

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-ments of the college to offer assistance with, and education about, issues concerning health, family, and stress management.

Student Lounge-

Bookstore

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSAIBL (American Indian Business Leaders)

the Business Management instructor.

AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)

AIHEC (American Indian Higher Education Consortium)

North Star STEM Alliance

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nationally, and internationally• • •

Student Senate--

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of each year.

LLTC Athletic Program

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STUDENT SERVICESPOLICIES & PROCEDURES

WIIDOOKAGEWIN(THE HELPING ROOM)

Student Services Resources

• • Academic success counseling for all college areas• Tutoring•

ACADEMIC ADVISING-

-quirements for the curriculum chosen.

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Testing Services-

courses will be mandatory for the students to assure academic success. Students who do not score

test.

Program of Study Declaration

Second Degreend

1. -ond degree.

2. Fill out the 2nd

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7. -

Change of Program-

Registration

-

Cost of Attendance for tuition

• • The Last Day to Register• • •

Course Schedules

-grams offered for the semester. The schedule also lists the number of credits for each course, days and time courses meet and, in most cases, the name of the instructor for each course. Changes to

select the courses in which the student will enroll for the semester.

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COURSE ENROLLMENT POLICIESPre-requisites and Concurrent Registration

Add, Drop, or Change of Course

Students are strongly encouraged to meet

-

-quested.

-

Repeating Courses

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Online Course Registration

The course is designed to familiarize you with the student learning management system.

TYPES OF COURSESFace-to-Face Course Instruction

Hybrid Course Instruction

-

as a regular face-to-face course.

Distance Learning Instruction: Online Courses-

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-tion.

attending regular classes.

Independent Study

basis, with the following conditions:

• • •

DISABILITY SERVICES

will work with students and/or other agencies to arrange for reasonable accommodations. These ac-

-tion to allow the student access to the curriculum.

of the Accessibility needs form and written documentation of the disability must be submitted to

-

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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY-

Permission is NOT Required in LLTC Common Spaces: -

but is not limited to the following:

• Monday Drum• • • • Fund Raisers

-

• • • Classes in Session

they do not wish for their image to be used.

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-

Campus-

Student Services

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ACADEMICPOLICIES & PROCEDURES

Class Attendance

attendance requirements at the beginning of the semester and include these requirements in the

-

ACADEMIC CREDITAcademic YearLeech Lake Tribal College functions on an academic semester system. An academic year is two se-

Academic Status

-ters:

• Full-time – 12 or more credit hours• • • Less than half-time – 1-5 credits

Earning Academic or Vocational Credit

not -

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-

GRADES AND GRADINGGrade Point Average [GPA] Calculation

Grade Meaning PointsAB Good 3C 2D Passing 1F Failing 0P 0

0

W

R

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Grade Point by CourseTotal Grade

PointsA 3 12B 3 3B 3 3C 2 3 6

12 36

Total Credits Total Grade Points

colleges may require higher than 2.0 GPA for admissions. Only semester credits taken at LLTC will be

Institutional grade scale by percentage

Academic Honors

-

Midterm Grades-

-term grades are below the recommended Standards of Academic Progress, LLTC strongly encourages

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Incomplete Grades-

date. : Students on Academic Warning are not eligible for Incompletes. Incompletes will not be given during any summer session terms.

To be considered for an Incomplete:• -

• -

Procedure for requesting Incomplete(s):•

• -natures.

• Academics then submit the contract to the Registrar when grades are due.

The Incomplete Policy does not apply to the Summer Session, or to students on Academic Warning/Suspension.

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURESCourse Substitutions or Waivers

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Class Attendance

attendance requirements at the beginning of the semester and include these requirements in the

-

Excused Absences

-

Policy: --

the Dean of Academics.

Unexcused Absences

Policy:-

dent may bring the matter to the attention of the Dean of Academics for discussion. Students who

Pace of Work

Academic Integrity

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-

of academic integrity. Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

• Submitting as your own work that of another student or allowing your work to be sub-mitted for credit by someone else.

• access to accounts other than your own. This includes the use of the college resources

member will meet with the student, state the charge and action to be taken, and will refer him or

Exemption from Requirements by Examination

the following guidelines:

• current enrollment.

-

instructor will enter the grades into the student learning management system resulting in a grade of

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STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS Minimum Grade Point Average Requirement

* Credits transferred from other institutions as well as credits attempted at LLTC, excluding repeated credits.**Cumulative GPA at LLTC (excludes grades earned at previously attended institutions).

Minimum Percent Completion

-

Progress

-

DETERMINATION OFACADEMIC PROGRESS STANDING

Academic Warningeither of the requirements of the Standard of Academic

• information about Academic Warning and what the student must do to regain good academic standing.

understand the consequences should they decide to withdraw from more than one course.

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Academic Suspension-

• -

• -

• -

-

one course.

Note:

--

sion strategy.

Suspension Following the First Term of Academic Warning

-

Period of Suspension

of Probation12 One calendar year 3 or more Two calendar years

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committee.

Academic Suspension Appeal

-

-

-

-

Academic Grievance Process

A student should consult with the instructor to obtain all necessary information regarding the deci-

1.

Change of Assigned GradeGrade changes are considered when a student contests a grade or when there has been a docu-

weeks after the end of the semester or summer session in which the student took the class. Late

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Grade Forgiveness Policy

failures.

Grade Forgiveness Criteria1.

-

2. 3.

Grade Forgiveness Rules1. -

2. -stitution.

3.

5. -

the year of re-entry.6.

and fees for those courses.

Grade Forgiveness Procedure1. form and describe the circumstanc-

2. committee meeting.

3. The decision of the PASS Committee will be documented.

Academics.5.

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Grade Forgiveness for PSEO Students

the PASS Committee.

GRADUATIONRequirements for Graduation

• -

• -tion ceremony.

Commencement

Intent to Graduate Form

-

Second Degree Requirements nd

1. -ond degree.

2. Fill out the 2nd

on our website: www.lltc.edu.

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nd

nd Degree.

3.

5.

a.

b.

6.

7. -

Lifelong Learner Award for Elder Students

-

ACADEMIC COURSES

do not count towards graduation or a degree

-

-

Closing of CoursesCourses with low enrollment may be closed. The Dean of Academics determines which courses

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Wait-listing A course wait-list is a list of students who wish to register for a course or for a section of a course that

of the Registrar for one week after the start of the semester. Students are wait-listed in the order in

-

year. Students are strongly encouraged to register early if they need a course to graduate.

Transcript Requests

• Record of other college name and credits transferred from that college.•

Academic Records-

records.

mailing addresses for the student body. Personal data changes, such as change of address, change

-

-zation from the student:

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• • • • • Place of birth• • • • • • • Other educational institutions attended•

-

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

-

details.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

-

Catalog Year Policy

students. Students must use a single catalog and not a combination of catalogs for graduation.

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BABAAMIZIWIN MIINAWAA ANISHINAABE OGIMAAGBusiness and Tribal Administration.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Programmatic Student Learning OutcomesGraduates will be able to:

• -

• business case studies.

• -ness and how knowledge/awareness in these areas is used to make sound business decisions.

• -cesses in tribal administration

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2017-2019 Business Management Program of Study

General Education Courses: 31-32 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SPFA/SP

POLSC 225 33

TA 210 Tribal Administration 3

Category 3: Natural Science- 4 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CKBiological Science Options

FallPhysical Science Options

Foundations of Chemistry & Lab FallFall

BM Program Requirements- 25 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CKACCT 110 3

ACCT 150 Financial Accounting

3 Fall3 Fall3 Fall3

Business Law 3Business Communications 3 Fall

BM Electives- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CKACCT 120 Payroll Accounting 3

3333

Total= 60 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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GIWAAKAA’IGEMINWe build.

RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA &INTEGRATED RESIDENTIAL BUILDER A.A.S. DEGREE

Our Residential Carpentry

Our Integrated Residential Builder--

Programmatic Learning Outcomes:Graduates will be able to:

• • • • • •

• •

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• buildings

• -

Integrated Residential Builder 2017-2019 Program of Study

General Education Courses: 20 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CKTraditional Building Arts 2

or CARP 212 23 FA/SP1 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Technical MathFall

LE Program Requirements- 42 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CKBLTD 100 Construction Codes 1BLTD 110 2

Construction Safety 2CARP 112 2

Framing Sustainable Design 5CARP 116 Foundation & Footing Design 3CARP 120CARP 200 2CARP 206 2CARP 210 1CARP 216 Woodworking 2

1333

Residential Mechanical Systems 33

Non-Course RequirementCPR & First Aid

Total= 62 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

I

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GENAWENDAMOWAAD INAAKONIGEWIN

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE,LAW ENFORCEMENT

education for this degree. The mandated skills training -

Our students come from a range of backgrounds. Some are recent high school graduates, others are

recommended.

Programmatic Learning OutcomesGraduates will be able to:

• • •

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Law Enforcement 2017-2019 Program of Study

General Education Courses: 30 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK3 FA/SP

Category 3 FA/SPMiikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP

3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

POLSC 225 3General Psychology 3Abnormal Psychology 3

SOC 101 33

LE Program Requirements- 33 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK3 Fall3

Minnesota State Statutes 3 Fall33

Community Policing Tribal Lands 33 Fall333 Fall

Physical Conditioning 3

Non-Course Requirement

POST Skills Training (Hibbing Community College) Required to qualify for MN Peace

Total= 63 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

L

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MENOBAMOOZHEWAAD

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

College.

combination of both.

learning styles.

Four-year degree opportunity:

while working towards their degree.

Programmatic Learning OutcomesGraduates will be able to:

• • • •

,N

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Early Childhood Education 2017-2019 Program of Study

LLTC Core Requirements- 18 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SPFA/SP

Category 1: Communications-3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Category 3: Natural Science-7 creditsminimum: 1 Biological, 1 Physical Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List

Biological Science OptionsFall

3Physical Science Options

Foundations of Chemistry & Lab FallFall

3

Category 4: Mathematical/ Logical Reasoning- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListFA/SP

Beginning College Algebra 3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Pre-Calculus 3Calculus 3

Category 5: History and Social Sciences- 6 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List• 3 Fall

3

Category 6: Humanities and Arts- 9 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 Fall3

Choose another course from belowART 102 3or ART 107 3or ART 108 3

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Watercolor Painting 3or ART 110 Acrylic and Oil Painting 3or ART 113 Jingle Dress Making 2

Star Quilt Making 2or ART 116 3

333333 Fall3 Fall

CK List3

ECE Program Requirements: 13 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3

• 3Children, Families, and Communities 3

Total= 60 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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NAAGAANIZIWAADThe ones who are the leaders.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP

Programmatic Learning OutcomesGraduates will demonstrate:

• •

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Indigenous Leadership 2017-2019 Program of Study

LLTC Core Requirements- 19 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SPFA/SP

Category 1: Communications-3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Category 3: Natural Science-7 creditsminimum: 1 Biological, 1 Physical Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List

Biological Science OptionsFall

3Physical Science Options

Foundations of Chemistry & Lab FallFall

3

Category 4: Mathematical/ Logical Reasoning- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListFA/SP

Beginning College Algebra 3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Pre-Calculus 3Calculus 3

Category 5: History and Social Sciences- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListSOC 101 3

333

Category 6: Humanities and Arts- 9 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListART 100 3 Fall

3

Choose another course from below

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333

or ART 102 3or ART 107 3or ART 108 3

Watercolor Painting 3or ART 110 Acrylic and Oil Painting 3or ART 113 Jingle Dress Making 2

Star Quilt Making 2or ART 116 3

33 Fall3 Fall

Term CK List33

IL Program Requirements: 15 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List333 F/S3 Fall

POLSC 225 3

IL Electives: 4 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List223 Fall

or SOC 200 33

3

Total= 63 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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ANOOJ GIKENDAASOWIN

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,LIBERAL EDUCATION

The credits a student earns at Leech Lake Tribal College are accredited and will transfer to colleges

Programmatic Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to:

• -

• •

condition.•

s

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• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.• -

• •

Liberal Education 2017-2019 Program of Study

LLTC Core Requirements- 19 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SPFA/SP

Category 1: Communications-3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Category 3: Natural Science-7 creditsminimum: 1 Biological, 1 Physical Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List

Biological Science OptionsFall

3Physical Science Options

Foundations of Chemistry & Lab Fall

Fall3

Category 4: Mathematical/ Logical Reasoning- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListFA/SP

Beginning College Algebra 3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Pre-Calculus 3Calculus 3

Category 5: History and Social Sciences- 6 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3

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FA/SPor POLSC 225 3

General Psychology 3 FA/SP33

Abnormal Psychology 3or SOC 101 3

Category 6: Humanities and Arts- 9 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListART 100 3 Fall

3333

Choose another course from belowART 102 3or ART 107 3or ART 108 3

Watercolor Painting 3or ART 110 Acrylic and Oil Painting 3or ART 113 Jingle Dress Making 2

Star Quilt Making 2or ART 116 3

33 Fall3 Fall

Term CK List3

General Electives: 8 - 13 credits Cr. Term CK List

Total = 60 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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ANOOJ GIKENDAASOWIN: EZHI-AYAAG AKI

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS,LIBERAL EDUCATION WITH S.T.E.M. EMPHASIS

to transition into a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.

Programmatic Learning OutcomesGraduates will be able to:

• -

• •

What is STEM?

“Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”

EN

GIN

E E R I N G M AT H E MA

TIC

S

SC

I E

N C E TECHNOLOG

Y

LLTC STEM

W

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Liberal Education with STEM Emphasis 2017-2019 Program of Study

LLTC Core Requirements- 19 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SPFA/SP

Category 1: Communications-3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

Category 3: Natural Science-7 credits minimum Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListBiological Science Options

Fall3

Physical Science OptionsFoundations of Chemistry & Lab Fall

Fall3

Category 4: Mathematical/ Logical Reasoning- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Pre-Calculus 3Calculus 3

Category 5: History and Social Sciences- 6 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List33 FA/SP

or POLSC 225 3General Psychology 3 FA/SP

33

Abnormal Psychology 3or SOC 101 3

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Category 6: Humanities and Arts- 6 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListChoose 1 course from below:

ART 100 3 Fallor ART 102 3or ART 107 3or ART 108 3

Watercolor Painting 3or ART 110 Acrylic and Oil Painting 3or ART 113 Jingle Dress Making 2

Star Quilt Making 2or ART 116 3

33 Fall

Choose 1 course from below:

33333 Fall

Pre-Req Term CK List3

STEM Electives 100+ Level: 10 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List

Wildlife Biology & Lab3

Foundations of Chemistry & Lab

FOR 101 3FOR 110 Woodland PlantsFOR 120 2FOR 130 2

Fall3

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3Beginning College Algebra 3

3Statistics 3

3

STEM Electives 200+ Level: 6 credits minimum Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List23

31-31-313

Watershed Research Methods and the Leech Lake AreaFOR 200 3FOR 210 Freshwater StudiesFOR 220 2FOR 230 Dendrology 3 FOR 101

2 FOR 130FOR 260 3 FOR 130

333

Web Page Design 31-31-3

Pre-Calculus 3Trigonometry 3

3

Total = 60 Credits or more

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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AZHEGIIWE BAGWAJAYA’IIShe/He goes back to the wilderness.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE,EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE

• The lithosphere -(GEOL 110) and soils (GEOL 210) -

• The hydrosphere includes the water in wetlands, lakes and streams, underground and (ESS 240) and aquatic

ecosystems (FOR 210).• The atmosphere

(ESS 220) to better understand air quality issues.

• The biosphere

Programmatic Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to:

• --

tems interact. • -

PG

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2017-2019 Program of Study

LLTC Core Requirements- 15 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

FA/SP

Category 1: Communications-3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List3 FA/SP3 FA/SP

ESS Program Requirements: 21 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListFall

3Foundations in Chemistry FallGeneral Chemistry

333 FA/SP

ESS Electives: 12 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List333

Watershed Research Methods and the Leech Lake AreaFOR 210 Freshwater studies

Soil and Sediments and the Leech Lake Area 3

General Education Electives I- 6 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK List33 FA/SP

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or POLSC 225 3General Psychology 3 FA/SP

3or SOC 200 3

3 Fallor SOC 101 3

General Education Electives II- 3 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK ListArt Course, See course descriptions for options 3-6 FA/SP

3 Fall

Total= 60-63 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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GIKENIMINDWAA MITIGOOGGetting to know the trees.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE,FOREST ECOLOGY

-

-

Programmatic Learning Outcomes Graduates will be able to:

• • •

within traditional Anishinaabe culture.•

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Forest Ecology 2017-2019 Program of Study

General Education Courses: 31 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK3 FA/SP

FA/SP33

Miikana (FYE) 2 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 FA/SP3 Fall

or ART 100 3 FallFA/SP

POLSC 225 33

FE Program Requirements- 30 credits Cr. Pre-Req Term CK3

Wildlife Biology 3FOR 101 3FOR 110 Woodland Plants 3FOR 120 3FOR 130 3FOR 210 Freshwater Studies 3FOR 230 Dendrology 3

3FOR 260 3

Total= 61 Credits

Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AReal Life Financial Information--

This course is offered during the spring semester.

Payroll Accounting

-

This course is offered during the spring semester.

Financial Accounting This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of ac-

Prerequisite

This course is offered during the spring semester.

Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies This course introduces students to the content areas of the Anishinaabe curriculum. The word Anishinaabe re-

-

Offered fall/spring.

Traditional Building Arts

-

-sonal aids, and health. Offered Spring.

Indigenous American Leadership -

sion of and commitment to community engagement.

-

-

Offered Spring.

Knowledge Bowl Preparation

-

--

making the team. This course may be taken only once for credit. Offered Spring.

Nationhood & Gathering of Manoomin

the elements of nationhood: Ojibwe language and cul-

.Offered fall semester. No prerequisite.

Indigenous American Internship

-ty engagement. After identifying a community concern,

-

Offered Spring.

Introduction to Traditional/Contemporary Art

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design, beadwork, and techniques of basic drawing,

analysis of art work. Course fee: . Offered Fall/Spring.

Introduction to Pottery This course introduces students to traditional and con-

-

.

Drawing I This course is designed for the beginning drawing stu-

-.

Sculpture

Course fee: .

Watercolor Painting This course teaches watercolor techniques and funda-mentals. Students will also learn some basic drawing

-can subjects. Course fee: .

Acrylic and Oil Painting -

dents will learn basic fundamentals, as well as technical

--

enthusiasts of the 20th century. Course fee: .

Jingle Dress This course will teach traditional jingle dress making. Stu-dents will learn the history of the jingle dress along with

technical and traditional methods to making a jingle dress. Course fee: .

Star Quilt Making

quilt. The course will teach traditional knowledge and

fee: . Offered Spring.

Introduction to Beadwork This is a beginning course teaching the basics to becom-

be the focus along with other beadwork techniques and hand sewing methods. Course fee: .

Moccasin Making -

-

of the moccasin. Documentary notes and diagrams of Prerequisite:

.

Drawing II -

-ing interests. Students will begin working with thematic

- Pre-

requisite: ART 107. Course fee: .

Sculpture II

Prerequisite: Art 108. Course fee: .

Advanced Art Special TopicsThis course is designed for the serious art student. This course will enable art students to further their interests and skills in one or more of any art medium. This course

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BPrerequisite:

Any ART course. Course fee: .

Science Bowl Preparation -

-

-

-ment and a willingness to engage in outside study are essential for making the team.

General Biology I This course is an introduction to the structure and func-

structure and function, genetics and inheritance, and Offered in Fall.

General Biology II -

-

Offered in Spring.

Wildlife Management This course is an introduction to wildlife management

-

Wildlife Biology

creatures and how they interrelate to each other and --

dressed. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite:Offered in Fall.

Ethnobiology

--

Offered in Fall.

Human Anatomy & Physiology -

Prerequisite

Intro to Environmental Science This course introduces biological, ecological, chemical,

Of-fered Spring.

Botany I: Plant Form and Function

-

-

Ecology

--

and seasonal cycles. Pre-requisite: Bio 121/122. Offered in Spring.

Remote Sensing -

imagery. Students will use Remote Sensing techniques -

cance of images will be discussed.

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Indigenous Science -

-

science, will allow students to critically analyze, from an -

Science Research Project

-

this course. Arranged by faculty.

Biology Internship

-

Construction CodesThis course will introduce students to the history and

-

-

Offered in Spring

Blueprint Reading and Construction Estimating

-

-

-

Offered in Spring.

Construction Estimating -

ematical equations used in materials cost and quantity

Construction Safety

--

Offered in Fall.

Introduction to Business This course will be an introduction to the internal and

-

--

Offered in Fall.

Human Resource Management -

Prerequi-site This course is offered during the fall semester.

Principles of Marketing -

minology, emerging markets and awareness of the di-

Prerequisite: This course is offered during the fall semester.

Management/Leadership

--

-mas. Prerequisite: This course is offered during the spring semester.

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C

Business Law

-

Prerequisite:This course is offered during the spring semester.

Business CommunicationsThis course assists students in gaining an understanding

communications. Prerequisite:This course is offered during the fall semester.

Business Entrepreneurship-

-

Offered Spring. Carpentry students are exempt from tak-ing BUS 100 and BUS 190

Special Topics in BusinessGuided study of emerging business-related issues or

-ment core course and Business Management Program

This course may be offered during the fall and/or spring semesters.

Business Internship

Prerequisite: This course may be offered during the fall and/or spring semesters.

Framing Principles -

Welding I

-acetylene cutting. Offered in Fall

Framing Sustainable Design-

-

of algebraic and trigonometric skills in a technical set--

Offered in Fall

Footings & Foundations

building site, and lay out a site with a transit, locating lines and corners. Students calculate the amount of con-crete needed for footing and foundation walls and con-

Offered in Fall

Interior Environmental Design -

cation and materials of drywall, trim and cabinetry. Pre-requisite:

Interior and Exterior FinishesThis course is designed to facilitate student understand-

-

--

used in residential construction. Offered in Spring.

--

Commercial Design & Installation Techniques

materials and construct decks, railings and stairs accord-Prerequisite: CARP 120

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Weatherization Applications

-

-

-

-Offered in Fall

Advanced Framing Applications-

-

-

-

-ing and acoustics. Offered in Fall.

Building Science-

-

-

building technology.

2D Layout for Shop and ConstructionThis course is designed to introduce students to Sketch-

methods are used to construct objects, modify objects, -

Offered in Fall.

Landscape Construction

solutions based on current laws and industry standards.

WoodworkingThis course is intended for students who enjoy design-

--

career awareness, decision-making, and time manage-ment skills. Offered in Fall

-

Foundations of Chemistry

will include states of matter, measurements, elements, -

cal equations, gases, liquids and solids, energy and equi--

ture and laboratory. Offered in Fall

General Chemistry I

--

-water. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite:

Offered in Fall

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E

General Chemistry II-

-ics, nuclear chemistry, metallurgy, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Lecture and laboratory Prerequisite:

Child Growth and Development --

Offered in Fall

The Exceptional Child: Children with Special Needs

Prerequisite: Offered in Spring.

Offered in Spring.Creative Activities for Children

--

Prerequisite:

Relations and Management in Child Development

-niques for building and maintaining an encouraging classroom are addressed. Prerequisite: Offered in Fall.

Infant and Toddler Development -

-

-

-Offered in Spring.

Children, Families and Communities -

-Prerequisite:

Offered in Fall.

CDA Transfer Equivalence/ Special Topics

Prerequisite:

Preschool Practicum

will be conducted by the tribal college education facul-

of theories and techniques discussed in the classroom

Prerequisite: General education require-

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving--

natural barriers to sound reasoning, where to look for

-

---

-niques such as sequencing, sorting, time lines, and ma-trices. Offered in Fall.

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Miikana

--

-

--

Offered Fall & Spring

Professional Skills Development-

lege, including, but not limited to, study skills, learning

communicating. This course is meant to reinforce stu--

Offered in Spring.

Introduction to Electrical Circuit TheoryThe course has been designed to introduce fundamental

-

Code.

Materials and Codes

--

Introduction to Residential Wiring -

Electrical Circuit Theory

transformer connections and calculations.

Residential Wiring – National Electric Code --

-

building.

Electrical Services -

Electrical Blueprints -

-

Commercial Wiring I This course introduces the student to the commercial as-

as commercial jobs and the basic knowledge needed to

student.

Commercial Wiring I Lab This course allows the student to utilize the tools, mate-rials, and techniques used in commercial work. This class

Industrial Wiring I This course introduces the student to the industrial con-

learn to use the tools, materials, and techniques used in

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Industrial Wiring I Lab This course teaches the student to use the tools, materi-als, and techniques to build industrial electrical systems

the semester.

Electrical Blueprints II

-

Motors and Controls -

--

Intro to Renewable Energy

-

--

tems, including fossil fuels and nuclear energy, and then focuses on alternate, renewable energy sources such as

-sized.

Sustainable Landscape and Site Planning--

-

methods for food and shelter design will be addressed. -

lar site assessments.

Residential Mechanical SystemsThis course introduces the techniques of assessing and

-

Intro to Photovoltaic Theory

-

-

-

Writing and Reading Skills-

gies for academic reading and writing, including com-

count toward graduation and is not transferable to an-other institution. Offered in Fall.

English Composition I

-

Offered Fall & Spring

English Composition

-

Prerequi-site Offered Fall & Spring

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FLiterature and the Environment

-

critical thinking, and writing in MLA style format. Prerequisites:

Creative Writing This course is an introduction to the study of the forms

-Prerequi-

site

Contemporary Indigenous American Literature This course includes a critical study of selected works of

Prerequisites: Offered in Spring.

Special Topics in Literature

-Prerequisites:

Offered in FallIntroduction to Atmospheric Science

--

man societies, as well as the interactions between these

--

Watershed Research Methods and the Leech Lake Area

--

PrerequisitesOffered in Spring

Introduction to Forestry

introduces forest management, traditional and non-tim---

Offered in Spring.

Woodland Plants

-

Offered in Fall.

Natural Resource Careers-

-

-ways. Offered in Fall

Introduction to Field and GIS Skills

--

schedule. Offered in Spring

Special Topics in Forestry

semester, offered occasionally.

Freshwater Studies

-Offered

in Fall. Prerequisite

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G

H

Research – Forest Ecology

-

enrollment.

Dendrology-

-

shrubs. Offered in Spring. Prerequisite: FOR 101 or can be taken simultaneously.

Survey and Measurement --

-cations. Prerequisite: FOR130. Offered in Fall.

GIS Applications

-surement. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: FOR 130.

Cultural Geography

Physical Geology and Earth Systems-

sition and dynamics of the earth from an atomic scale to

laboratory.

Soils, Sediments and the Leech Lake Area

-ological characteristics. Field techniques and laboratory

Lake area. Prerequisites -structor. Offered in Spring.

U.S. and Indigenous American History, 1830-Present -

--

-

History of Leech Lake -

--

-Offered

Fall & Spring.

Contemporary Health IssuesThis course studies the major health issues confronting

-tional medical model and the holistic model.

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I

L

Computer Applications I

systems, and an introduction to hardware and software --

Offered Fall & Spring.

Computer Applications II-

-

Prerequisite

Introduction to Computer Science

Prerequisite:

Computerized Video Production-

-ditional lab time is required. Prerequisite

Introduction to Computer Programming--

will acquire skills in designing, writing, and debugging Prerequisite: Math 150 with a grade of C or

Advanced Computer Applications-

Prerequisite

Web Page Design

website design using core technologies and fundamen-

-

---

Prereq-uisite

-

Prerequisite

-Prerequisite:

Information Technology Internship -

arrangements to be made.

Offered in FallIntroduction to Criminal Justice This course is an introduction to the criminal justice sys-

-

course.

-

-

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--

Offered in Spring.

Minnesota Selected StatutesThis course is a study of Minnesota statutory law to in-clude criminal code, sentencing, selected statutes for

Offered in Fall.

Constitutional Law & Civil Liability

-

PrerequisiteOffered in Spring.

Report Writing

-

course. Prerequisite Offered in Spring.

Community Policing Tribal Lands

---

Prerequisite Offered in Spring.

Juvenile Delinquency and Justice

-

--

Pre-req-

uisite Offered in Fall.

Community PolicingThis course analyzes the function and role of the local

-lice-citizen interaction, agency-community relations, and

-

Evidence, Procedure & Criminal Investigations-

acts with a focus on the fundamentals and rules of in--

-Pre-

requisite Offered in Spring.

the body and methods of concealment. Analysis of the -

Prerequisite: POLSC 225. Offered in Spring.

Policing Tribal Lands

a focus on the changing loci of criminal jurisdiction on

Prerequisites

Police Ethics

-

-Pre-

requisite: Offered in Fall

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MBasic Math SkillsThis course includes introduction to number sets, intro-

basic algebra equations. Note: This course does not count toward graduation and is not transferable to another in-stitution.

Algebra Skills-

-

does not count toward graduation and is not transfer-able to another institution.

Technical Math

Note: This course is not intend-ed for transfer. Prerequisite

of C or better.

Concepts in Mathematics-

Prerequisite: -

Offered in Fall & Spring

College Algebra

-

Prerequisite:

Offered in Fall & Spring

Advanced College Algebra -

equations and inequalities, and matrices. Prerequisite:

Offered in Fall & Spring.

Statistics

students a broad background in the use of statistics in -

-ance. Students will learn to use one or more current sta-

Prerequisite

with a grade of C or better.

Pre-Calculus I-

---

Prerequisite: An

Trigonometry --

transformations, trigonometric identities, Law of Sines

Prereq-uisite -

Calculus I -

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OP

-Prerequisite:

grade of C or better.

Music Appreciation

-

feelings.

History of Anishinaabe Music and Dance

Anishinaabe music and dance styles from around the

dance styles within Anishinaabe community and culture. Of-

fered in Fall.

Special Topics in Music

Speaking Ojibwe I

-munities. Offered in Fall & Spring.

Speaking Ojibwe II --

Prerequisite: Offered in Fall & Spring.

Speaking Ojibwe with Children -

Prerequisite:

Offered in Spring.

Speaking Ojibwe III

and media. Prerequisites: Offered in Fall & Spring.

Speaking Ojibwe IV

Prerequisites: Offered in Fall & Spring.

Teaching & Learning Ojibwe

for teaching the Ojibwe language for grades K-College. The students will also learn about the oral and written

--

Prerequisites:

Special Topics in Ojibwe/Anishinaabe Studies -

Physical Conditioning

course. Offered in Spring.

Introduction to Golf This course offers the fundamental skills of golf, includ-

Walking for Fitness

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for students with medical limitations.

Intercollegiate Athletics

-

enrollment in this course. This course is required for all Offered in Fall & Spring.

Intercollegiate Athletics II

-

course is required for all second-semester athletes. Of-fered in Fall & Spring.

Intercollegiate Athletics III

-

-

course. This course is required for all third-semester ath-letes. Offered in Fall & Spring.

Intercollegiate Athletics IV

for the academic term of the scholar-athlete. The course

-

course. This course is required for all fourth-semester athletes. Offered in Fall & Spring.

Indigenous American Philosophy -

--

Offered in Fall.

American Government--

Treaty Law and Tribal SovereigntyThis course is an introduction to treaty law and history and analysis of major treaties affecting the Anishinaabe nation. Course draws on actual treaty documents and on

Offered in Spring.

Special Topics in Political Science

Indigenous Astronomy

-

---

we, Lakota, Pawnee, Maya, and other indigenous nations. Lecture and laboratory. Offered in Spring.

General Psychology -

-

Offered in Fall & Spring.

Developmental Psychology

-

--

sized.

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S

TIndigenous American Psychology--

digenous American leaders and Anishinaabe scroll doc-

Offered in Spring.

Abnormal Psychology

-

Prerequisite

Introduction to Sociology

-

-

-Of-

fered in Fall.

Indigenous American Women-

--

-ninity in American society. Offered in Spring.

Speech and Communications

-

Prerequisite Of-fered in Fall & Spring.

Tribal Administration & Policy

-Prerequisite:

courses.

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Preserving culture through education