Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Administrative Assistant

A Certificate in Administrative Assistant is focused on providing students with a foundation for entry level positions as administrative assistants and office managers.

Business Administration

The demand for professionals with a business administration degree and an understanding of core business concepts is expected to increase. Individuals interested in managing a business, exploring an entrepreneurial vision, and/or completing the first two years towards a four-year degree are encouraged to apply for the Associate of Arts in Business Administration.

Carpentry

The Certificate in Carpentry is designed to prepare the student for entry level positions in residential and commercial construction. Students who complete the program will be prepared to apply for positions as entry level carpenters. The program focuses on carpentry involving basic carpentry processes and safety on the work site.

Dakota Language

The certificate in Dakota Language provides core courses that introduce students to Dakota Language. The student will have completed an intensive study of the Dakota language and become fluent speakers.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education providers serve an important community and cultural role regarding the education and care of our children. Early Childhood is seen as the foundation for education within our contemporary society. Early Childhood Education students who successfully complete the program of study will have acquired the requisite skills for obtaining employment or advancement in the field of early childhood care and education.

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts program at CCCC provides a core curriculum for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution or to pursue art as a profession and livelihood. The Fine Arts program reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce any art work submitted for course credit.

Indigenous Studies

The Indigenous Studies Program is dedicated to advancing awareness and understanding of the histories and contemporary experiences of the Dakota, Native Americans, and other Indigenous people. The program focuses on the Dakota and Indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada, but also draws on the experiences of Indigenous peoples from other parts of the world.

Liberal Arts

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Liberal Arts provides a broad educational foundation in social sciences, humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. Education, teaching, public administration, political science, and business are a few of many opportunities open to Liberal Arts majors. The program is also recommended to students who are exploring their academic options prior to committing to a specific vocation.

Natural Resource Management

The Associate of Science (AS) in Natural Resource Management provides a theoretical foundation that is enhanced by experiential and service learning opportunities. Essential study courses in communications, social sciences, mathematics, science, computer science, and Dakota Studies, provide the groundwork for the Natural Resource Management courses.

Pre-Engineering

The Associate of Science (AS) in Pre-Engineering is designed for students who intend to major in engineering. The AS in Pre-Engineering provides students with courses including chemistry, humanities, calculus, physics, and social sciences while including the basic engineering skills and knowledge to transfer to baccalaureate degree program in Engineering.

Professional Driver Training (CDL)

Social Work

The Associate of Arts in Social Work at Cankdeska Cikana Community College is designed to prepare a student that is intending on obtaining a baccalaureate degree in Social Work. Apprenticeships are also available.