The Bachelor of Arts in Ojibwe Language, Culture, and History will provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves and become proficient in the Ojibwe language. Students will learn about Ojibwe culture, tribal sovereignty, tribal arts and music, and Ojibwe history. Graduates of this degree will express this knowledge through the Ojibwe language with special attention to culture and ways of knowing of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Graduates of this degree may have opportunities in a variety of fields. Some examples include cultural teacher, cultural advisor, and translator. Graduates of the BA in Ojibwe Language, Culture, and History will also have gained skills that may enhance job performance in areas such as Native businesses and industries, tribal government and programs, and working with grants related to Native languages and communities.
Upon completion of the BA in Ojibwe Language, Culture, and History, graduates will have gained the necessary skills to:
The suggested sequence of courses is outlined below. Students will move as a cohort, completing the same courses together and graduating at the end of four semesters with their Bachelor Degree in Ojibwe Language, Culture and History. Students are highly encouraged to follow the sequence of courses in order to graduate within a two-year timeframe.
