Native American Studies Courses

Classes in Native American studies, leadership, history, and more.

Native American Studies

• Grade(s): 9th-12th
• Prerequisites: None
• Additional Requirements: None
• Fees: None
• Dual Credit: No

Native American Studies I and II is a general survey course that traces the cultural and historical development of Native American nations from pre-history to the present. This course is designed to help the student understand the diversity and unique contributions of Native American cultures. The student applies reading, writing, and speaking skills through project-oriented research activities. Native American Studies II is a research-oriented, concept-based course designed to address important and prevalent issues like education, health, politics, and economic development confronting Native Americans in the past and today. The student applies reading, writing, speaking, and technology skills through more extensive research projects.

• Session/Days/Times: Monday through Friday (1:40 p.m.-3:10 p.m.)
• Course Length: Full Year
• Credit Information:1.5 Credits per Semester
• Fall Semester (Native Studies 1)
• Spring Semester (Native Studies 2)

Native American Leadership and Performing Arts

• Grade(s): 9th, 10th, 12th
• Prerequisites: None
• Additional Requirements: None
• Fees: None
• Dual Credit: No

Native American Leadership: is an advanced Native American Studies (NAS) course designed for students who take an additional interest in the Native American Studies program. It allows students to build upon and apply the knowledge learned in previous NAS classes by asserting and demonstrating leadership, motivational, and skills-building techniques. Expectations are high as students are required to head school and community project planning committees, present information to a variety of audiences using various mediums and technologies (e.g., video, power point, poster boards), and communicate and engage with local Native American organizations.

• Session/Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday (3:10 p.m.-5:10 p.m.) Students will be expected to participate in after-school events and activities.
• Course Length: Full Year
• Credit Information: 1.5 Elective Credits per Semester

Navajo History and Government

• Grade(s): 12th
• Prerequisites: A CIB and a 506 Form on file with Indian Education Department
• Additional Requirements: None
• Fees: None
• Dual Credit: No

Navajo History and Government will offer the history and government of the Navajo Nation. Major historical themes include the Navajo Creation story, Navajo Long Walk, Stock Reduction, and the Navajo Code Talkers. Major government themes will include the traditional Navajo leadership, the Navajo Treaty of 1868, the evolution of the Navajo Nation Chapters, evolution of the Navajo Tribal Council, and the Navajo government today. Curriculum is developed by the Navajo Nation Office of Dine’ Culture, Language and Community Services and is designed to qualify Navajo Nation students for the Chief Manuelito Scholarship.

• Session/Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (Monday: 8:40 a.m.-10 a.m.) (Tuesday-Thursday: 8:40 a.m.-11 a.m.)
• Course Length: Fall-OR-Spring Semester
• Credit Information: 0.5 Elective Credit Per Semester