Dec 11, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Native American Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short Description

The Native American Studies Program provides a broad foundation in Indigenous cultures and current events. The program’s curriculum in Native American histories, religions, literatures, arts, and politics aims to generate knowledge and respect for Indigenous nations as well as foster critical thinking and socially responsible research.

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Area of Concentration – Native American Studies

Program Code

A 233

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:
CCBC Catonsville, Joshua Ackerman
443-840-4568 or jackerman@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - Several General Education classes offer PLA. See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Pathway

Social Sciences Pathway

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
NAST 101 - Introduction to Native American Studies 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HIST 111 - History of the United States I 3 Credit(s).
NAST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities (PHIL 101 , PHIL 103 , or PHIL 240 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

HIST 112 - History of the United States II 3 Credit(s).
NAST 217 - Contemporary Native America 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with lab 4 Credit(s).
Program Electives 6 Credit(s).

Semester 4

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
NAST 207 - Native American Literature 3 Credit(s).
NAST 117 - Native American Religions 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Area of Concentration*

General Education - 34-36 Credits

General Education Requirements

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students who choose to take 3 credits of Mathematics and 7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences, rather than 4 and 8, may need to take an additional class in order to reach at least 60 credits.

Arts and Humanities (PHIL 101 , PHIL 103 , or PHIL 240 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences (from 2 different disciplines or 2-course sequence, 1 with a lab) 7-8 Credit(s).
Information Technology (CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s)
Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 24-26 Credits

Concentration Requirements:

Two Semester Sequence

HIST 111 - History of the United States I 3 Credit(s). **
HIST 112 - History of the United States II 3 Credit(s). **

Critical Thinking

Choose one from this list:

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s). **

Additional Concentration Requirements

NAST 101 - Introduction to Native American Studies 3 Credit(s).
NAST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s). **
NAST 117 - Native American Religions 3 Credit(s).
NAST 207 - Native American Literature 3 Credit(s).
NAST 217 - Contemporary Native America 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select electives as needed to meet the minimum of 60 credits for the degree. A student’s selection of General Education electives will determine the total elective credits required to reach 60 credits. The following courses are recommended, but courses may also be taken in other departments with the approval of the Program Coordinator/Academic Dean. Electives should be chosen based on transfer institution requirements.

NAST 107 - Native American Art and Artifacts 3 Credit(s).
NAST 227 - Native American Women 3 Credit(s).
NAST 237 - Readings in Native American Studies 3 Credit(s).
NAST 273 - Native American Studies Internship 3 Credit(s).
POLS 111 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit(s). **
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s). **
SOCL 141 - The Sociology of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture 3 Credit(s). **

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

** These courses may also be used to fulfill Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education electives.

Area of Concentration Description

The Native American Studies Area of Concentration provides a broad foundation in Indigenous cultures and current events. The program’s curriculum in Native American histories, religions, literatures, arts, and politics aims to generate knowledge and respect for Indigenous nations as well as foster critical thinking and socially responsible research. This concentration is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Native American Studies, History, Anthropology, Sociology, and/or Political Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Area of Concentration Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:

understand and appreciate the rich cultural heritage, knowledge, and contributions of Native American peoples and Nations in the United States;
understand the historical and contemporary issues affecting Native American peoples and Nations within the United States;
participate in productive scholarship, teaching, research, and community development;
prepare for active citizenship and begin to develop ongoing interest in national and global politics with participation as a civically engaged member of society;
prepare and execute written and oral communication with objectivity, conciseness, and clarity;
evaluate sources of print and Internet information on cultures and cultural diversity;
apply multiple methodologies in developing research and critical thinking skills and forms of human inquiry;
analyze cultural diversity as it plays a role throughout the field of history and demonstrate an awareness of the contributions of different ethnic and cultural groups to U.S. and world societies;
evaluate examples of applied history and understanding history in order to determine the effectiveness of using historical knowledge to address social problems;
determine, analyze, and evaluate the role that religion, race, class, gender, and ethnicity play in influencing historical issues and events;
analyze and think critically about contemporary historical issues and events, in cultures and subcultures, world and localized histories and be able to identify the relevant antecedent events and ideologies that have shaped current public issues;
demonstrate an understanding of working in a diverse multi-cultural and global society recognizing the unique perspectives of all cultures; and
demonstrate critical thinking and research skills including the ability to form an argument, detect misconceptions about key issues of policy and politics.