Academic Certificates

American Indian Studies

Students in this program may earn a certificate that will prepare them to enrich their knowledge of the American Indians of the central Minnesota region. The American Indian Studies certificate explores the culture, history, art and literature of the American Indian.

REQUIRED COURSES

ANTH 2411          Culture of American Indians            3

HIST 2411            American Indian History   3

Student must also choose at least 12 credits from the following list:

ARTS 2485           American Indian Art           3

ENGL 2455          American Indian Literature               3

OJIB 1450            Ojibwe History     3

POLS 2401           Federal Indian Policy          3

SPCH 2421           Intercultural Communication           3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT   18

Deaf Studies

This certificate is appropriate for students who are planning to enter, or are currently employed in, all areas of customer relations, including but not limited to business, education, criminal justice, interpreting or the medical field. Their knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture will help them to be more competitive for jobs as employers strive for diversity in the workplace.

Courses may also be used to satisfy Interpreter Training Program pre-requisite requirements at many institutions.

REQUIRED COURSES

AMSL 1510 American Sign Language 1        4 credits

AMSL 1512 American Sign Language 2        4 credits

AMSL 2410 American Sign Language 3        4 credits

AMSL 2420 Deaf Culture 3 credits

And a choice between:

AMSL 2412 American Sign Language 4        4 credits

OR

SPCH 2421 Intercultural Communication     3 credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT   18 or 19 credits 

*A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in each of the five courses for receipt of the certificate.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary field of study concerned with problems in the relationship between humanity, society, and the natural environment. Of particular concern is the impact of technology on the natural environment and its implications for human welfare.  Courses are designed to enrich students’ knowledge of biological, physical and social aspects of the environment and their awareness of environment related issues.

REQUIRED COURSES

ENVR 1400          Intro to Environmental Studies        3

Student must choose 5 courses from the following list:

BIOL 1415           Environmental Biology      3

BIOL 2416           General Ecology  3

CHEM 1410         Environmental Chemistry 3

ESCI 1441            Environmental Geology     3

PHYS 1406*        Environmental Physics       3

POLS 2460           Environmental Politics       3

SOCL 2422           Culture and Environment  3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT   18

*Denotes Prerequisite 

Latin American Studies

The certificate in Latin American Studies will prepare graduates to enrich their understanding and appreciation of Latin American culture, communication, language, music, and art. This program is appropriate for citizens in an increasingly diverse society and for individuals entering or currently employed in positions in education, business, criminal justice, and other occupations where an understanding of Hispanic culture enhances their abilities in the workplace. Students will have an opportunity to study the cultural, historical, political, economic, religious, and social realities of Mexico, Central, and South America to gain a better understanding of the Hispanic impact on the United States and the growing Latino population in Minnesota.

REQUIRED COURSES

ANTH 2425          Cultures of Latin America 3

SPAN 1502*         Beginning Spanish II          4

SPAN 2401*         Intermediate Spanish I       4

SPAN 2402*         Intermediate Spanish II     1

SPAN 2420           Many Faces of Mexico      3

SPAN 2500*         Conversational Spanish     3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT   18

*Denotes Prerequisite

Ojibwe Studies

Students in this program may earn a certificate that will prepare them to enrich their knowledge of the Ojibwe people of the central Minnesota region. The Ojibwe Studies certificate focuses on the language, history and culture of the Ojibwe within the context of the American Indian experience.

REQUIRED COURSES

OJIB 1450            Ojibwe History     3

Student must choose 2 courses from the following list:

OJIB 1501            Beginning Ojibwe I              4

OJIB 1502            Beginning Ojibwe II            4

OJIB 2401*          Intermediate Ojibwe I        4

OJIB 2402*          Intermediate Ojibwe II       4

Student must choose 3 courses from the following list:

ANTH 2411          Culture of American Indians            3

ARTS 2485           American Indian Art           3

ENGL 2455          American Indian Literature               3

HIST 2411            American Indian History   3

OJIB 2500*          Conversational Ojibwe       3

POLS 2401           Federal Indian Policy          3

                Any Language course not taken above          4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT   20

*Denotes Prerequisite

Women’s Studies

The Women’s Studies Certificate will prepare graduates to approach the world with an awareness of the point of view of women from various ethnic identities, classes and cultures; discover interconnections among fundamental questions raised by scholarship of women and develop strategies to act as agents of positive change for modern women. The curriculum addresses changes taking place in the world today and the impact of the change on women’s lives.

REQUIRED COURSES

BIOL 2411           Biology of Women              3

ENGL 2451          Women in Literature           3

HLTH 1531          Women’s Health                 3

HIST 2420            History of Women in the U.S.           3

WMST 1400         Intro to Women’s Studies  3

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT    15

Individual semester plans are determined between instructor/advisor and student to best meet the student’s needs.