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Associate of Arts in Cree Language

NASX 214 Cree Writing I
NASX 215 Cree Writing II
NASX 105 Cree Language II
NASX 106 Cree Language III
NASX 108 Cree Language IV
NASX 107 Cree Language Lab I
NASX 109 Cree Language Lab I
NASX 290 Cree Language Capstone
EDU 210 Language Acquisition Theory and Practice
Program Elections
NASX 100 Cree Language I ** Will be taken as part of the General Ed requirements.
Native American Studies Ed Plan

Associate of Applied Science in Native American Art with Emphasis on Chippewa Cree Art

ART 110 Art Appreciation
ART 120 Introduction to drawing or Art 121 Introduction to Painting
BUS 150 Introduction to Marketing
ART 175 Graphic Design
ART 231 Graphic Design
ART 216 Tanning Hides
ART155 Tipi Making
ART160 Matt Making
ART 268 Creating in Leather and Hide
ART 274 Clothing and Regalia
ART 220 Introduction to Native American Jewelry
ART 250 Beading II
ART201 Native American Art History
ART 290 Art Capstone

Certificate in Native American Art with Emphasis on Chippewa Cree Art

ART 110 Art Appreciation
ART 120 Introduction to Drawing or ART 121 Introduction to Painting
BUS 150 Introduction to Marketing
ART 175 Native American Crafts
ART 231 Graphic Design
Native Art Elective

Accounting/Information Management

1 Year Certificate
PHILOSOPHY: 
Designed to meet the demands of the modern business office, this certificate enables the student to better manage information in the typical office setting and to be an integral part of the accounting process
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will:
1. Demonstrate appropriate level knowledge of basic business principles.
2. Apply basic generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
3. Apply basic computerized accounting skills.
4. Demonstrate application of fundamental business math skills.
5. Demonstrate the appropriate level technological skills used in the business accounting environment.
 
Program Sheet
Gainful Employment 
Information Management Ed Plan
Accounting Ed Plan
Office Management Ed Plan
General Business Ed Plan

Building Trades

2 Year Certificate
PHILOSOPHY: 
The building trades department provides the student with a comprehensive education in Carpentry. This program is designed to meet the growing need for experienced carpenters to build Tribal housing and other commercial structures. In addition to specific carpentry skills, students will gain proficiency in such areas as the work ethic, job application and basic education skills.
 
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will:
1. Learn the proper safety procedures for use and handling of equipment. 
2. Demonstrate the basic skills in using computer aided drafting software. 
3. Demonstrate carpentry skills required to: a. Frame floors, walls and roofing 
4. Demonstrate carpentry skills required to: a. Apply roof shingles and siding 
5. Applying mathematical and algebra skills to complete basic construction projects.
 
 Program Sheet
Gainful Employment 
Building Trades Ed Plan

Pre-Engineering

1 Year Certificate
PHILOSOPHY: 
In order to meet the evolving field of engineering and construction, Stone Child College offers a one-year certification program in pre-engineering assistantship. The college believes that engineers of the future will continue to rely on fundamental engineering science and contemporary computational tools to guide their choices. This program of study emphasizes rigor in engineering science, design, and application. The program will prepare students for professional practice in the engineering industry. 
 
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will: 
1. Use computer aided drafting software. 
2. Perform survey work including
– layout
– topographical leveling
– differential leveling
– transfer of elevations from one benchmark location to another 
3. Solve problems which require trigonometry and calculus for solution 
4. Apply fundamental physics laws and concepts.
 
Program Sheet
Gainful Employment
Pre-Engineering Ed Plan
 
1. Use computer aided drafting software.  2. Perform survey work including a. layout b. topographical leveling c. differential leveling d. transfer of elevations from one benchmark location to another  3. Solve problems which require trigonometry and calculus for solution  4. Apply fundamental physics laws and concepts.

Information Systems

2 Year Certificate
PHILOSOPHY: 
Needs revision
 
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will: 
1. Develop skills in written and oral communication. 
2. Develop necessary skills in the areas of communications and customer service. 
3. Develop the skills that are necessary to work at an entry-level position for customer service or hospitality, including positions in retail, hotel, and gaming industries.
 
Program Sheet
Gainful Employment
Information Systems Ed Plan
Liberal Arts Ed Plan
Math Ed Plan

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Nursing – 1 Year
PHILOSOPHY: 
The Pre-Nursing certificate program is designed to provide basic education in the pre-nursing field for those students who are planning on transferring to a Montana State University – Northern for their nursing associate or baccalaureate degree programs. In this certificate program, students will focus specifically on the general education and basic knowledge in the nursing field and nutrition. A graduate of this certificate program will be a candidate for transfer into the Pre-Nursing program at MSU-Northern. Native American traditional knowledge will be integrated into the coursework. 
 
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will:
1. Discuss the concepts of nursing as a profession. 
2. Define the identified roles and functions of the nurse. 
3. Utilize the Code of Ethics, Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice, and Standards of Professional Practice to determine solutions to ethical problems. 
4. Discuss verbal and nonverbal communication. 
5. Develop a personal wellness care plan using the nursing process.
 
Program sheet
Gainful employment
CNA Ed Plan

Rural Health

PHILOSOPHY: 
The Rural Public Health Certificate is designed to give students an opportunity to explore Native community issues in a tribal college setting. The goal of this program is to educate students about healing individuals and communities using traditional and western approaches.
 
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Students will: 
1. explore intergenerational trauma and its effects on Native individuals and Native communities.
2. examine Native Cree practices to heal individuals.
3. learn about traditional Cree practices to work with and heal rural Indigenous communities.
4. practice western skills of communication and counseling.
5. understand the importance of case management in reservation settings.
 
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 
AD 150: Introduction to Addiction, Trauma, Grief and Loss (3 credits)
WRIT101: College Writing (3 credits)
HPE 115: First Aid & CPR (2 credits)
HS 172: Multicultural Issuesin Rural Communitites (3 credits)
HS 270: Professional Behavior, Ethics & Case Management (3 credits) 
HS285: Behavioral Health Facilitator Training (2 credits)
NAS 281: Bishkanewin Ishkode Personal Healing from Historical Trauma (3 Credits)
NAS 283: Bishkanewin Ishkode Healingthe Community (3 Credits)
PSYX 106: Applied Psychology (3 credits)
COMX 111: Public Speaking (3 Credits)
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: 31 CREDITS
 
Program Sheet
Gainful Employment
Historic Trauma Ed Plan
Peer Mentoring Ed Plan
Rural Public Health Ed Plan
Addiction Studies Ed Plan
Allied Health Ed Plan
General Science Ed Plan
 

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-8)

Spring: The season of birth and beginnings
Summer: The season for developing cognitively
Fall: The season for emotional growth and deeper understanding
Winter: The season for reflection with a desire to understand
Bachelor of Science Ed Plan
Early Childhood Education Ed Plan
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Related Links: 
Required Courses and Degree Plan  
Northwest Letter of Approval 
Supervising Teacher Handbook Updated January 2019
SCC Teacher Candidate Handbook Updated January 2019
Assessment Plan
SCC Teacher Education Preliminary Data Analysis Report
Application to Graduate (pdf) | Application to Graduate (Word)
 
This schematic representation of the SCC Conceptual Framework is based upon the four Domains of our education department through the cultural lens of a Cree medicine wheel. This medicine wheel was selected as its description of the four directions and seasons was relevant and applicable to the four domains of the SCC teacher education program. Domain 1 is about focusing on the learner, which is where all learning begins. For the Cree medicine wheel, this season represents spring and birth and one’s connection to the physical space. Domain 1 is also concerned with the physical and emotional environments needed to best support learning for all learners. Domain 2 ensures that teacher candidates have the content knowledge needed to effectively teach. The Cree medicine wheel identifies this summer season as the time for cognitive growth and developing mental capacities. Domain 3 provides teacher candidates with multiple opportunities to develop skills in teaching the content and ensures that they are able to utilize a variety of teaching and assessment skills to meet the needs of each learner. The Cree medicine wheel describes this season, fall, as the time for emotional growth and a time of deeper understanding. The elements of Domain 4 relate to candidates’ professional development and leadership skills. One important aspect of professional growth is the ability to reflect on one’s practice and use this reflection to improve upon one’s skills. The winter season on the Cree medicine wheel is based upon reflection and a desire to understand.