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Programs of Study

Program of Study, also known as Course of Study, is a prescribed combination of required courses, electives, and independent research. The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College will award degrees to students who successfully complete institutionally approved associate degree program plans and who maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Students who plan to transfer to a senior campus for a higher degree can expect to take between 60 and 64 hours of study, such as in American Indian Studies, computer science, or criminal justice. For those who plan to enter into a co-occupational or technical program, such as radiologic technology or pre-nursing, the required course work ranges from 68 to 79 hours.

Students planning to work toward an associate’s degree with emphasis in American Indian studies must take the required general education courses in mathematics; composition, natural science, computer technology, U.S. History and Government, economic and international studies, and behavioral, social, and cultural science. The following courses comprise the core of the American Indian studies program. Students must take a minimum of 20 credit hours from the courses listed below.

Programs of Study

  • AMIS 1001           Intro to American Indian Studies
  • AMIS 2123           Tribal Government & Sovereignty
  • AMIS 2004                       Tribe     Language I
  • GEBUS 1123         Intro to Business
  • ACCTG 1123        Intro to Accounting
  • KINES 1153         Nutrition
  • ACCTG 2213        Princ of Accounting I
  • AMIS 2413           Tribal Economics
  • ART 2013              Art of the American Indian
  • AMIS 2133           Literature of the American Indian
  • AMIS 2603                       Tribe    History
  • AMIS 2103           American Indians Today
  • AMIS 2403           Special Topics on Amer Indians I
  • AMIS 1001-3        Seminar in American Indian Studies
  • AMIS 2001           Independent Study in American Indian Studis

Notice: Students are provided a Degree Checksheet listing all degree program courses and are responsible for taking the proper courses and sequence of courses leading to a degree.

Course Offerings

Course offering for CATC students include all the types of classes offered SWOSU students. Current offerings through CATC-SWOSU include traditional lecture, seminar and workshop format, independent study, guided reading, practicum, distance learning through inter-active video courses offered at various sites throughout Oklahoma, telecourses delivered in lecture format, and, in rare cases, on-site classes such as recently held in Elk City’s Adult Education Center. Courses can be for credit as well as non-credit, such as some courses required for certificate programs.

Interdisiplinary Studies @ SWOSU

Currently, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College (CATC) students can take any and all programs offered by SWOSU. One of the opportunities afforded CATC students is the option to enroll in SWOSU’s Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) program.  IS offers maximum flexibility for self-improvement and career enhancement as they pursue their bachelor’s degree. Students can design their own course of study, change their majors late in their academic career, return to SWOSU with new career insights, or attend the University on an irregular basis.

This program allows the student to be prepared and responsive to ever-changing and diverse career opportunities. Many employers seek interdisciplinary graduates, finding them well prepared, flexible, adaptive, and able to readily acquire more specialized skills in the workplace.

Students who choose this degree option can also earn a CATC associate’s degree at the same time without taking any additional courses, incurring any additional expenses, or spending any more time as they complete their IS bachelor’s degree program.  For more information, please see “Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Arts and Science” section in the SWOSU catalog (http://www.swosu.edu/resources/catalog/undergrad/cas/interdisciplinary.pdf) and SWOSU-Sayre’s Associate Degree Program with emphasis on American Indian Studies (64 Hours) at (http://www.swosu.edu/sayre/academics/programs/indian-studies-checksheet.pdf).

Internship/On-the-Job Training

Future plans include offering on-the-job training for certain certificate and applied science degree programs. Internships are also a future consideration as CATC develops more programs. In most internship programs, students earn college credits for time spent working; in some cases, compensation may be included for some training areas. Several tribal, federal, and state organizations advertise for student placements. In either case, students will be supervised by both the instructor and potential employer.

American Indian Studies @ SWOSU

The American Indian Studies (AMIS) program, as currently offered by SWOSU, serves as the foundation from which CATC will continue to develop its academic services to meet the needs of the American Indian community. AMIS is designed to serve the needs of area tribes by providing all students with a realistic appreciation of American Indian culture, language, history, and values; while increasing their understanding of the unique political status, rights and responsibilities of tribes.

Degrees and Certificates

Certificate programs will be designed to prepare and/or enhance your knowledge, skills, and leadership in a particular occupation or profession, such as Web design, information technology, accounting, or education. These courses are recognized by employers and human resources specialist as “hands-on” training that is invaluable in the workforce. Most programs are offered based on need or in response to new and emerging employment opportunities.

Many programs are offered in concentrated sessions so that training time is reduced allowing completers to utilize their new skills sooner. Some certification programs are designed to complement a bachelor’s degree, while others allow participants to enroll on a certificate or non-certificate basis.

SWOSU-Weatherford Campus: a minor in AMIS, a certificate program in AMIS, and inclusion of AMIS in the Interdisciplinary Studies major.

SWOSU-Sayre Campus: an Associate in Science in AMIS.

CATC’s Associate of Science Degree, with assistance and cooperation with SWOSU @ Sayre, is currently being developed, so too are certificate courses of study designed to enhance the skills and qualifications of those currently employed with tribal governments and other employers.

American Indian Studies Minor @ SWOSU

SWOSU’s American Indian Studies program, approved during the spring of 2005, is a minor program intended to serve American Indians in western Oklahoma tribes, as well as other tribes around the state of Oklahoma and other students interested in American Indian life and culture. The program is designed for those working in tribal government, as well as tribal members and non-tribal students.

The 20-hour program includes courses dealing with tribal culture, language, literature, history, art, music, religion, and wellness concepts. It also contains courses dealing with tribal economics and tribal government and sovereignty. Most of the courses are made available to tribal and other distant sites via interactive video. Also, many of the courses are offered during evening hours.

For more information, please go to the following web site:
http://www.swosu.edu/socsci/programs/amer-indian-studies.asp