Indigenous Leadership A.A.
Education from an Indigenous American perspective is our unique focus. Leech Lake Tribal College offers an A.A. degree in Indigenous Leadership. This degree integrates Indigenous American studies, contemporary and traditional arts, social studies, humanities, and natural sciences with an Indigenous understanding through a variety of exceptional courses. A special emphasis is based on Ojibwe language and culture, history, governance and land base; the four elements of nationhood. Based on Ojibwe values, these educational and cultural opportunities prepare our students for success in the world beyond the classroom. They are also designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year programs of study at other colleges and universities. The credits a student earns at LLTC are accredited and will transfer to colleges of the student’s choice, depending on the transfer equivalency guidelines. The basic requirement for an Indigenous Leadership A.A. degree is the completion of 63-65 credits. Students completing the requirements for this degree are not required to complete Ojibwe Language studies beyond the two semesters required of all students at the college who seek any Associate of Arts Degree.
Graduates will be able to:
- Read, write, understand, and speak Ojibwemowin at an introductory level.
- Apply Anishinaabe critical thinking skills using Anishinaabe world views and values in academic, personal, and community situations.
Aside from immediate career options, completion of this degree prepares students for further study in indigenous language and culture or in the discipline of their choice.
Indigenous Leadership careers may include:
- Cultural Education
- Government and Public Administration
- Leadership management positions in business, organizations (private/public/tribal/non-profit)
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
67 Credits
Indigenous Leadership 2023-2025 Program of Study
| LLTC Core Requirements: 20 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 100 | Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| EDU 102 | Miikana (FYE) | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| ITECH 100 | Computer Applications I | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| OJI 101 | Speaking Ojibwe I | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| OJI 102 | Speaking Ojibwe II | 4 | OJI 101 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 1: Communications: 3 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ENGL 201 | English Composition II | 3 | ENGL 101 | Interm. | |||||
| SPCH 100 | Speech and Communications | 3 | ENGL 101 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 2: Critical Thinking (Satisfied by MNTC requirements) | |||||||||
| Category 3: Natural Science: 7 credits minimum: 1 Biological, 1 Physical |
Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| Biological Science Options | |||||||||
| BIO 121 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 | FA/SP | ||||||
| * | BIO 204 | Environmental Science | 3 | Spring | |||||
| FOR 110 | Woodland Plants | 4 | Fall | ||||||
| Physical Science Options | |||||||||
| ENER 150 | Introduction to Renewable Energry | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| * | GEOL 110 | Physical Geology and Earth Systems | 4 | FA/SP | |||||
| Category 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning: 3 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| MATH 140 | Concepts in Mathematics | 4 | MATH 094 | FA/SP | |||||
| MATH 150 | Beginning College Algebra | 3 | MATH 140 | FA/SP | |||||
| MATH 155 | Advanced College Algebra | 3 | MATH 150 | FA/SP | |||||
| MATH 210 | Pre-Calculus I | 3 | MATH 155 | Interm. | |||||
| MATH 250 | Calculus I | 3 | MATH 210 | Interm. | |||||
| Category 5: History and Social Sciences: 3 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| HIS 101 | U.S. and Indigenous American History, 1830-Present | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| PSY 210 | Indigenous American Psychology | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| Category 6: Humanities and Arts: 9 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ART 100 | Introduction to Traditional & Contemporary Art | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| and ENGL 250 | Contemporary Indigenous American Literature | 3 | ENGL 101 | Spring | |||||
| Choose another course from below | |||||||||
| ART 102 | Introduction to Pottery | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 107 | Drawing I | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 108 | Sculpture | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 109 | Watercolor Painting | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 110 | Acrylic and Oil Painting | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 113 | Jingle Dress Making | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 114 | Star Quilt Making | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 116 | Introduction to Beadwork | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| ART 204 | Moccasin Making | 3 | ART 116 or IP | Interm. | |||||
| ENGL 120 | Creative Writing | 3 | ENGL 101 | Interm. | |||||
| * | ENGL 200 | Literature and the Environment | 3 | ENGL 101 | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 299 | Special Topics in Literature | 3 | ENGL 101 | Interm. | |||||
| MUS 250 | History of Anishinaabe Music and Dance | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| Category 7: Human Diversity (Satisfied by LLTC Core ANI 100) | |||||||||
| Category 8: Global Perspective (Satisfied by LLTC Core OJI 101) | |||||||||
| Category 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility (Satisfied by LLTC Core ITECH 100) | |||||||||
| Category 10: People & the Environment-(Satisfied by BIO 204/ENGL 200/GEOL 110): 3 credits | Term | CK List | |||||||
| BIO 200 | Ethnobiology | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| Indigenous Leadership Program Requirements: 15 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ANI 200 | Indigenous American Leadership | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| ANI 297 | Indigenous American Internship | 3 | IP | Spring | |||||
| HIS 150 | History of Leech Lake | 3 | FA/SP | ||||||
| PHIL 200 | Indigenous American Philosophy | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| POLSC 225 | Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty | 3 | Spring | ||||||
| Indigenous Leadership Electives: 4 credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | CK List | |||||
| ANI 290 | Knowledge Bowl Preparation | 2 | Spring | ||||||
| ANI 298 | Nationhood & Gathering of Manoomin | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| HIS 101 | U.S. and Indigenous American History, 1830-Present | 3 | Fall | ||||||
| OJI 201 | Speaking Ojibwe III | 4 | OJI 102 | FA/SP | |||||
| PSY 210 | Indigenous American Psychology | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| SOC 200 | Indigenous American Women | 3 | Interm. | ||||||
| Total= | 67 Credits | ||||||||
* Course completes more than one category requirement, but credits may only be counted once.
Please note that some of the pre-req’s may be completed based on competency.
