A.A. Diné Studies
Associate of Arts in Diné Studies at Diné College offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich heritage, language, and traditions of the Navajo people. This program is designed to cultivate leadership, cultural understanding, and academic excellence.
Diné Studies (A.A.)
The purpose of the Diné Studies program is to provide basic principles and information in the major areas of Diné knowledge and Diné language. The program will prepare students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in American Indian Studies, Anthropology, or a related field.
| General Education Core |
| Communications | |
| ENG 101: Freshman English I | 6 |
| ENG 102: Freshman English II | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: | |
| Art History (ARH) | 6 |
| English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 | 6 |
| Fine Arts (FA) | 6 |
| Humanities (HUM) | 6 |
| Theater (THR) 101, 102 | 6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. | |
| MTH 110: College Algebra | 3-4 |
| MTH 114: College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: | |
| Anthropology (ANT) | 6 |
| Sociology (SOC) | 6 |
| Social Work (SWO) | 6 |
| Political Science (POS) | 6 |
| Economics (ECO) | 6 |
| Psychology (PSY) | 6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: | |
| Life Science: BIO | 8 |
| Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS | 8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education | |
| PEH 122 | 2-3 |
| PEH 113-148 | 2-3 |
| Health Education (HEE) | 2-3 |
| HEE 110, 111, 112 | 2-3 |
| Program Requirements |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) | |
| NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and | 2-3 |
| NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 | 2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Core Program Requirements: Each of these courses must be taken. | |
| One NAV Course (beyond that used for General Education Requirement) | 3-4 |
| Additional NAV Course (200 level or above) | 3-4 |
| NIS 220 Navajo Oral History | 3 |
| NIS/POS 226 Navajo Nation Government | 3 |
| NIS 225/ANT 225 Indians of the U.S. & N.A. | 3 |
| Electives: Must take a total of 4 Courses from the following list for a total of 12-14 credits of electives. Courses used to fulfill electives below may NOT be used to fulfill General Education or Diné Studies Core Program Requirements. Courses may be chosen form one area or a mixture of different areas below to total 12-14 credits | 3 |
| Diné Bizaad (NAV) Course(s): 200 level or above (No more than 4 courses) | 0-14 |
| Diné Culture, Philosophy and Government (NIS) Course(s): 200 level or above (No more than 4 courses from): NIS 222, NIS 261, NIS 292, NIS 294, NIS 295) | 0-12 |
| Diné Cultural Arts (NIS) Course(s): (No more than 2 courses from): NIS 101, NIS 103, NIS 105, NIS 107, NIS 108, NIS 150, NIS 160, NIS 205, NIS 208) | 0-6 |
| Program Credits | 27-31 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | 27-31 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 67-74 |
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
| 05.0202 American Indian/Native American Studies |
DEAN'S OFFICE
Dean
Rex Lee Jim
rljim@dinecollege.edu
Mail:
PO Box C03
Tsaile, AZ 86556