Academic Programs
Associate of Arts Degrees
Associate of Arts Degree in
EDUCATION
Core Requirements (12 Credits)
EDUC 110 Introduction to Education 3 credits
EDUC 130 Child Study & Adaptation 3 credits
EDUC 210 Education Psychology 3 credits
EDUC 220 Social Foundations of Education 3 credits
Track Requirements (9 Credits)
General Education Track
PSYC 215 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
EDUC 250 Introduction to Special Education 3 credits
EDUC 120 Infant & Toddler Development 3 credits
or
EDUC 265 Behavior Management 3 credits
or
EDUC 271 Introduction to Gifted Education 3 credits
Early Childhood Education Track
ECED 120 Infant & Toddler Development 3 credits
ECED 140 Foundations of Literacy 3 credits
ECED 234 Child Play & Development 3 credits
Required General Education Classes (16 credits)
GEOL 170 Geosciences Today 4 credits
EDUC 270 Indian Education: Past & Present 3 credits
MCS 220 Education and Multicultural America 3 credits
PSYC 110 General Psychology 3 credits
OJIB 110 Ojibwemowin 1 3 credits
Elective General Education Classes 29 credits
Required WETCC Classes
CPRL 100 Skills for Success 1 credit
CPTR 100 Introduction to Computers 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS FOR AA Degree 68 credits
Associate of Arts Degree in
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (68 credits)
WETCC exists to meet the educational needs of all people living in and around the White Earth Indian Reservation. This region is the most biologically rich and diverse in all of Minnesota, if not the country. The environmental science program at WETCC was developed to:
- Expand local interest and expertise in science by offering courses that honor both the Indigenous and Western realities of the people.
- Prepare students to transfer to baccalaureate programs in the natural sciences.
- Prepare students for work in natural resource related fields.
- Provided formal training for Tribal natural resource professionals.
Environmental Science (ES) is multidisciplinary in nature and, therefore, is an excellent introduction to any of the natural sciences for those going on to higher degrees. It is the science that best addresses one of the fundamental challenges facing the people of White Earth, managing the vast and unique natural environment we are blessed with. Environmental Science is the most appropriate science for addressing the mission of WETCC in that it is the Western scientific discipline that is most parallel with what has been characterized as Native Science. Native Science, a term coined by Gregory Cajete, a Tewa Pueblo and professor of education in New Mexico, is an approach to science and science education that grew out of the Native American culture and experience. It includes the holistic, spiritually based knowledge of place shared by indigenous peoples everywhere.
The tenets of Native Science have already been incorporated into all science courses currently offered at WETCC. This approach will continue in the courses outlined in the curriculum. An additional Native component of the curriculum is entitled the Traditional Practitioners Curriculum (TPC). This portion of the ES curriculum will be developed and presented by local individuals with knowledge of the traditional natural resource management practices of the Anishinaabe. ES courses at WETCC will serve as a venue for interested individuals to pass on their knowledge and wisdom in the manner they deem most appropriate.
WETCC offers the full range of requirements for the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and has transfer agreements with Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Bemidji State University, and Northland Community College, and Northwest Technical College in Detroit Lakes. The college has a fully equipped laboratory and a wide array of field gear for camping gear and scientific study including laptop computers, digital camera, GPS units, and other state of the art equipment. Our library has extensive holdings in the sciences including print, online, and multimedia materials. Class sizes are small allowing for individualized instruction and lots of contact with instructors.
Course requirements may vary, depending on the four–year transfer school you select. It is important to consult with an advisor at WETCC as well as at the institution you plan to attend. Please refer to the course requirements as noted previously in order to meet Minnesota Transfer Requirements.
Core Requirements (19 Credits)
BIOL 205 Principles of Ecology 4 credits
BIOL 226 Field Biology of Plants 4 credits
CHEM 150 General Chemistry I 4 credits
ENVR 220 Intro to Natural Resource Management 4 credits
MATH 110 College Algebra 3 credits
Program Elective (3 Credits)
CPTR 230* Intro to Geographic Information Systems 3 credits
OR
ENVR 200 Research/Teaching Internship 3 credits
Required General Education Classes (14 Credits)
BIOL 106 Environmental Science 4 credits
GEOL 170 Geosciences Today 4 credits
OJIB 110 Ojibwemowin I 3 credits
NAST 185 History of White Earth 3 credits
OR
NAST 212 Anishinaabe Culture 3 credits
Elective General Education Classes (31 credits)
Required WETCC Classes
CPRL 100 Skills for Success 1 credit
CPTR 100 Introduction to Computers 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS FOR AA Degree 69 credits
* Indicates new courses that have not been adopted or offered by the college.
Associate of Arts Degree in
HUMAN SERVICES
Core Requirements (15 Credits)
HSVC 110 Introduction to Human Services 3 credits
HSVC 130 Introduction to Addictions 3 credits
HSVC 140 Assessment & Counseling Skills 3 credits
HSVC 250 Internship 6 credits
Track Requirements (6 Credits)
Social Work Track
HSVC 230 Human Services on the Reservation 3 credits
HSVC 240 Human Behavior & the Social Environ 3 credits
Prerequisites: SOC 110, PSYC 110
Co-requisites: SOC 230, HSVC 110
Chemical Dependency Track
HSVC 210 Drug Use and Abuse 3 credits
HSVC 220 CD Assessment and Programming 3 credits
Required General Education Classes (24 credits)
PSYC 110 General Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 215 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
SOC 220 Social Problems 3 credits
SOC 230 Social Psychology 3 credits
NAST 220 Federal Indian Law 3 credits
OJIB 110 Ojibwemowin 1 3 credits
NAST 185 History of White Earth 3 credits
OR
NAST 212 Anishinaabe Culture 3 credits
Elective General Education Classes (21 credits)
Required WETCC Classes
CPRL 100 Skills for Success 1 credit
CPTR 100 Introduction to Computers 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS FOR AA Degree 68 credits