ACADEMICS

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE	GENERAL STUDIES	ALLIED HEALTH
	EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
	AGRICULTURE	BIOLOGY-PRE MED
	NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES	INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE	BUSINESS	OFFICE MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS	OFFICE SKILLS	ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES:

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (A.A.)

The Associate in Arts is a degree program of general studies for those students whose educational or professional goals will require them to transfer to a 4-year college for completion of their preparation and training. Chief Dull Knife College offers a wide variety of Lower Division (Freshman and Sophomore) coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree at most 4-year colleges and universities. A minimum of 60 credit hours of courses numbered 100 or higher in a prescribed transfer curriculum is required for the Associate in Arts Degree.

A cumulative grade-point- average of 2.00 or better is required in the credits earned toward the A.A. Degree. As part of the 60 credits, students must earn at least the minimum number of credits listed in the group requirements.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (A.A.S.)

The A.A.S. is a degree program of specific training in a career occupational field. A.A.S. programs are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into employment. Some of the course-work may be transferred to Bachelor's Degree programs at selected 4-year institutions.

A.A.S. Degrees are currently offered in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Office Management, and Business.

A minimum of 60 credit hours of courses numbered 100 or higher in a combined occupational and academic program is required for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.

A cumulative grade-point-average of 2.0 or better is required in the credits earned toward the A.A.S. Degree.

CERTIFICATES

Certificate programs are designed for students who seek to acquire an occupational skill in specific training programs that are shorter in duration and narrower in scope than those leading to the A.A.S. Degree. A one year certificate program is currently offered in Office Skills and an 18 month Certificate in the Entrepreneurship Program. Certificates are awarded for satisfactory completion of courses or programs of fewer than 60 credit hours. Specific requirements vary with each certificate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The graduation requirements listed in the Chief Dull Knife College catalog which is current at the time the student determines that he/she plans to graduate from CDKC or when the student first attends on a full-time basis, are the requirements that apply to that student.

At least 15 credit hours must be earned at CDKC to meet degree graduation requirements.

A maximum of seven credits of "D' grade will be applicable towards degree or certificate requirements.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION

Students must make formal application for graduation with the Registrar by at least the second week of the semester in which the course requirements are expected to be completed.

FOUR YEAR INSTITUTION TRANSFER INFORMATION

Students planning on transferring to a four year institution need to be aware that the Montana University System requires all core classes transferred must have a "C" grade or better. "D" grades may be accepted at the discretion of the transferring school for non-core classes. All students who will be transferring to a four year institution will be required to take an composition exit exam.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL STUDIES

Chief Dull Knife College awards an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies. All students seeking an Associate of Arts Degree are required to complete at least the minimum number of credits listed within each of the following groups. Special Topics courses numbered 299 do not fulfill group requirements.

Communication Arts (9)	CA 151 English Composition I (3), CA 251 English Composition (3) CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Computer Information Systems (3)	CS 150 Introduction to Computers (3)
Humanities and Fine Art (9)	Fine Arts- AC 150 Fundamentals of Art (3) , AC 154 Introduction to Photography (3), AC 165 Introduction to Drawing (3) Literature- LI 151 Introduction to Literature (3) Philosophy- PH 150 Philosophy (3)
Mathematics (3)	Courses must be selected in this area according to the following: MA 151 College Algebra (3), MA 173 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3), MA 171 Finite Mathematics (3)
Science (7)	One Biology Science and on Physical Science, one of the courses must have a lab.
History/ Political Science (6)	History- HS 151Western Civilization I (3), HS 152 Western Civilization II (3), HS 251 U.S. History I (3), HS 252 U.S. History II (3) Political Sciences-PS 160 American Political Systems (3) Native American Studies-NS 150 Introduction to Native American Studies (3), NS 155 Social Issues of the Native American (3), NS 251 Law and the American Indian (3), NS 270 History of the Cheyenne People (3)
Social Science & Human Behavior (6)	Py 150 Introduction to Psychology (3), SS 151 Introduction to Sociology (3), SS 152 Social Problems (3)
Note: Degree seeking students must have completed 6 credit hours within their General Education requirements selected from any two of the following courses:	Cheyenne Language - CH 161,162, 261, 262 Cheyenne History - HS 270 Foundations in Cheyenne Oral Traditions CH 181,182 Ethnobotany - SC 250
Electives: A minimum of 17 credits must be taken from classes numbered above 100.	TOTAL SEMESTER PROGRAM HOURS (60) *Students who have determined their career goals may choose to follow the appropriate transfer option for their field of study.

ALLIED HEALTH OPTION

Communication Arts (9)	CA 151 English Composition I (3), CA 251 English Composition (3) CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Computer Information Systems (3)	CS 150 Introduction to Computers (3)
Humanities and Fine Art (9)	Fine Arts- AC 150 Fundamentals of Art (3) , AC 154 Introduction to Photography (3), AC 165 Introduction to Drawing (3) Literature - LI 151 Introduction to Literature (3) Philosophy - PH 150 Philosophy (3)
Mathematics (3)	MA 151 College Algebra (3)
Science (24)	SC 161 Biology of Cells (4), SC 171 Introduction to General Chemistry, SC 172 Intro. to Organic & Biological Chemistry (4), SC 261 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4), SC 262 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4), SC 266 Introduction to Microbiology (4)
Physical Education & Wellness (3)	PE 252 Health and Wellness (3) OPI Component
History/Political Science (6)	History- HS 151Western Civilization I (3), HS 152 Western Civilization II (3), HS 251 U.S. History I (3), HS 252 U.S. History II (3) Political Sciences-PS 160 American Political Systems (3) Native American Studies-NS 150 Introduction to Native American Studies (3), NS 270 History of the Cheyenne People (3)
Social Science & Human Behavior (6)	Py 150 Introduction to Psychology (3), SS 151 Introduction to Sociology (3), SS 152 Social Problems (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER PROGRAM HOURS (66)

GENERAL STUDIES

Communication Arts ……………….13	Eight (6) credits must be in written communications CA 151 English Composition I CA 152 English Composition II Three (3) credits must be in oral communication CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Four credits must be in computer information systems CS 150 Introduction to Computers
Humanities and Fine Arts………………6	Cheyenne Studies - CH 161,162,181,182,261, 262 Fine Arts - AC 150, 160 Literature - LI 151, 251, 252 Native American Studies - NS 150,155 Philosophy - PH 150
Mathematics and Science………………..7 College Algebra (MA 151) is the first course which will satisfy the transfer mathematics course requirement. Only science courses with a lab will satisfy the transfer/science course requirement.	Courses must be selected in this area according to the following: Math…………………3 MA 110, 151,172 Science……………….4 All courses
Health and Physical Education………………………..3	Three (3) credits must be in health AD 150 Introduction to Alcoholism Chemical Dependency; or PE 252 Health & Wellness
History/ Political Science………………………….6	History - all courses Political Science - PS 150, 160, 250
Social Science and Human Behavior……………… 6	Psychology PY 150, 255 Sociology SS 151 Social Problems SS 152
Note: Degree seeking students must have completed 6 credit hours within their General Education requirements selected from any two of the following courses:	Cheyenne Language - CH 161,162 Cheyenne History - HS 270 Foundations in Cheyenne Oral Traditions CH 181,182 Ethnobotany - SC 250

GENERAL STUDIES

Communication Arts ……………….13	Eight (6) credits must be in written communications CA 151 English Composition I CA 152 English Composition II Three (3) credits must be in oral communication CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Four credits must be in computer information systems CS 150 Introduction to Computers
Humanities and Fine Arts………………6	Cheyenne Studies - CH 161,162,181,182,261, 262 Fine Arts - AC 150, 160 Literature - LI 151, 251, 252 Native American Studies - NS 150,155 Philosophy - PH 150
Mathematics and Science………………..7 College Algebra (MA 151) is the first course which will satisfy the transfer mathematics course requirement. Only science courses with a lab will satisfy the transfer/science course requirement.	Courses must be selected in this area according to the following: Math…………………3 MA 110, 151,172 Science……………….4 All courses
Health and Physical Education………………………..3	Three (3) credits must be in health AD 150 Introduction to Alcoholism Chemical Dependency; or PE 252 Health & Wellness
History/ Political Science………………………….6	History - all courses Political Science - PS 150, 160, 250
Social Science and Human Behavior……………… 6	Psychology PY 150, 255 Sociology SS 151 Social Problems SS 152
Note: Degree seeking students must have completed 6 credit hours within their General Education requirements selected from any two of the following courses:	Cheyenne Language - CH 161,162 Cheyenne History - HS 270 Foundations in Cheyenne Oral Traditions CH 181,182 Ethnobotany - SC 250

GENERAL STUDIES

Communication Arts ……………….13	Eight (6) credits must be in written communications CA 151 English Composition I CA 152 English Composition II Three (3) credits must be in oral communication CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Four credits must be in computer information systems CS 150 Introduction to Computers
Humanities and Fine Arts………………6	Cheyenne Studies - CH 161,162,181,182,261, 262 Fine Arts - AC 150, 160 Literature - LI 151, 251, 252 Native American Studies - NS 150,155 Philosophy - PH 150
Mathematics and Science………………..7 College Algebra (MA 151) is the first course which will satisfy the transfer mathematics course requirement. Only science courses with a lab will satisfy the transfer/science course requirement.	Courses must be selected in this area according to the following: Math…………………3 MA 110, 151,172 Science……………….4 All courses
Health and Physical Education………………………..3	Three (3) credits must be in health AD 150 Introduction to Alcoholism Chemical Dependency; or PE 252 Health & Wellness
History/ Political Science………………………….6	History - all courses Political Science - PS 150, 160, 250
Social Science and Human Behavior……………… 6	Psychology PY 150, 255 Sociology SS 151 Social Problems SS 152
Note: Degree seeking students must have completed 6 credit hours within their General Education requirements selected from any two of the following courses:	Cheyenne Language - CH 161,162 Cheyenne History - HS 270 Foundations in Cheyenne Oral Traditions CH 181,182 Ethnobotany - SC 250

GENERAL STUDIES

Communication Arts ……………….13	Eight (6) credits must be in written communications CA 151 English Composition I CA 152 English Composition II Three (3) credits must be in oral communication CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Four credits must be in computer information systems CS 150 Introduction to Computers
Humanities and Fine Arts………………6	Cheyenne Studies - CH 161,162,181,182,261, 262 Fine Arts - AC 150, 160 Literature - LI 151, 251, 252 Native American Studies - NS 150,155 Philosophy - PH 150
Mathematics and Science………………..7 College Algebra (MA 151) is the first course which will satisfy the transfer mathematics course requirement. Only science courses with a lab will satisfy the transfer/science course requirement.	Courses must be selected in this area according to the following: Math…………………3 MA 110, 151,172 Science……………….4 All courses
Health and Physical Education………………………..3	Three (3) credits must be in health AD 150 Introduction to Alcoholism Chemical Dependency; or PE 252 Health & Wellness
History/ Political Science………………………….6	History - all courses Political Science - PS 150, 160, 250
Social Science and Human Behavior……………… 6	Psychology PY 150, 255 Sociology SS 151 Social Problems SS 152
Note: Degree seeking students must have completed 6 credit hours within their General Education requirements selected from any two of the following courses:	Cheyenne Language - CH 161,162 Cheyenne History - HS 270 Foundations in Cheyenne Oral Traditions CH 181,182 Ethnobotany - SC 250

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

(A.A.S.) PROGRAMS

The A.A.S. is a degree program of specific training in an occupational career field. The Associate of Applied Science is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into employment upon completion. It is not designed to transfer nor are these courses designed to fulfill the lower division requirements for a bachelor's degree program.

Associate in Applied Science degrees are currently offered in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Office Management, and Business.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

The Office Management program is designed to provide a fundamental two-year program for students either working in or seeking employment in the business/ secretarial area. Students need a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to complete the program. Upon completion of this program students are awarded the- Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students need to take the following required courses:

BU 151 Principles of Accounting I	4 cr.
BU 152 Principles of Accounting II	4 cr.
BU 155 Business Math	3 cr.
BU 250 Business Communications	3 cr.
BU 257 Business Law I	3 cr.
BU 265 Personnel Management and Supervision	3 cr.
CA 151 English Composition I	4 cr.
CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 cr.
CS 150 Introduction to Computers	4 cr.
CS 151 Word Processing	3 cr.
CS 152 Database Management	4 cr.
PY 110 Human Relations in the Workplace	3 cr.
SE 101 Beginning Keyboarding*	4 cr.
SE 102 Intermediate Keyboarding	3 cr.
SE 110 Electronic Calculators	3 cr.
SE 115 Records Management	3 cr.
SE 205 Secretarial Office Procedures	3 cr.
SE 220 Machine Transcription	3 cr.
Choose Electives from the following courses: BU 150 Introduction to Business 3 cr. BU 258 Business Law 11 3 cr. BU 260 Management 3 cr. BU 275 Principles of Marketing 3 cr. CS 153 Spreadsheets 3 cr. CS 154 Operating Systems 3 cr. CS 155 Desktop Publishing & Computer Graphics 3 cr. SE 121 Beginning Shorthand 3 cr. *If the student has had keyboarding in high school or equivalent, they don't need to take Beginning Keyboarding.

A.A.S. IN BUSINESS (Management Option)

The A.A.S. degree in business will provide a foundation and exposure to the basic principles of business. The following course of study in business is required to transfer to a bachelor's program or to provide the necessary foundation for an individual in the business field. Students need a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and a 2.0 cumulative grade-point-average to complete the program.

BU 150 Introduction to Business	3 cr.
BU 151 Principles of Accounting I	4 cr.
BU 152 Principles of Accounting II	4 cr.
BU 155 Business Math	3 cr.
BU 200 Entrepreneurship	3 cr.
BU 250 Business Communications	3 cr.
BU 251 Microeconomics (or) BU 252 Macroeconomics	3 cr.
BU 257 Business Law	3 cr.
BU 260 Management	3 cr.
BU 265 Personnel Management & Supervision	3 cr.
BU 271 Practicum	4 cr.
BU 275 Principles of Marketing	3 cr.
BU 299 Workshops	1 -3 cr.
CA 151 Composition I	4 cr.
CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 cr.
CS 150 Introduction to Computers	4 cr.
CS Computer Course (Choose one of the following) CS 151 Word Processing CS 152 Database Management CS 153 Spreadsheet CS 154 Operating Systems	3 - 4 cr.
PY 110 Human Relations in the Workplace	3 cr.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

A certificate program is designed for those students who seek occupation skills in specified training programs that are narrower in scope than those leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Certificate programs require a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 and a minimum of 30 credits.

OFFICE SKILLS

A one-year certificate program designed to provide entry-level skills for the student wanting to enter the clerical and secretarial job markets. Students must complete the following required courses:

BU 155 Business Math	3 cr.
BU 250 Business Communications	3 cr.
CS 150 Introduction to Computers	4 cr.
CS 151 Word Processing	3 cr.
PY 110 Human Relations in the Workplace	3 cr.
SE 101 Beginning Keyboarding*	4 cr.
SE 102 Intermediate Keyboarding	3 cr.
SE 110 Electronic Calculators	3 cr.
SE 115 Records Management	3 cr.
SE 205 Secretarial Office Procedures	3 cr.
Choose electives from the following courses: BU 150 Introduction to Business BU 250 Business Communications CS 152 Database Management CS 153 Spreadsheets CS 154 Operating Systems CS 155 Desktop Publishing & Computer Graphics SE 121 Beginning Shorthand SE 210 Advanced/ Production Keyboarding SE 220 Machine Transcription

*If the student has had keyboarding in high school or equivalent, they don't need to take Beginning Keyboarding.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE

The Entrepreneurship Certificate is designed to provide the fundamental requirements for students who will be developing and operating a small business. The certificate program can be followed up by additional courses that fulfill needs for the student's individual business plan. The student is required to complete a minimum of 45 credits with a cumulative grade-point-average of 2.0 to complete the program.

BU 150 Introduction to Business	3 cr.
BU 151 Principles of Accounting I	4 cr.
BU 155 Business Math	3 cr.
BU 156 Computerized Accounting	3 cr.
BU 200 Entrepreneurship	3 cr.
BU 250 Business Communications	3 cr.
BU 257 Business Law	3 cr.
BU 260 Management	3 cr.
BU 265 Personnel Management & Supervision	3 cr.
BU 271 Practicum	4 cr.
BU 275 Principles of Marketing	3 cr.
BU 299 Workshop	1 cr.
CA 165 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 cr.
CS 150 Introduction to Computers	4 cr.
CS Computer Course (Choose one of the following) CS 151 Word Processing CS 152 Database Management CS 153 Spreadsheet CS 154 Operating Systems	3 - 4 cr.
PY 110 Human Relations in the Workplace	3 cr.