Dine College

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is designed to prepare students to take responsible positions in the management of economic growth with more credits than 500 federally recognized Native American Tribes. The focus of the degree program is Tribal Management and Economic Development.

Bachelor of Arts in Diné Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Diné Studies cultivates Diné language, Diné knowledge and the Diné thought in students who will become future leaders of Navajo Nation through their application to contemporary Diné Society.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program prepares prospective teachers to develop the necessary values, knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote children’s academic skills and confident cultural identities in English and Navajo.

Bachelor of Arts in Navajo Nation Law

The Bachelor of Arts in Navajo Nation Law has dual purposes in providing legal education through legal theory while incorporating Diné fundamental law and cultural values. The program is intended to offer students a specialized curriculum designed to prepare students to practice law and explore professions within the Navajo Nation.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Culturally-based Bachelor ofArts in Psychology at Diné College implements the Diné paradigm of Nitsáhákees (Thinking and Conceptualizing), Nahat’á (Planning and Gathering Information), Iiná (Living and Achieving), and Siihasin (Evaluation and Competency) to provide students with both Navajo and Western psychological 50 Degree Programs expertise needed to promote mental health and hózhó (balance) for individuals, families, and communities.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor Fine Arts (BFA) degree is a four-year art degree encompassing a variety of media. Students may choose from one of six areas of emphasis: 1. Creative Writing 2. Digital Photography 3. Traditional Painting 4. Graphic Design 5. Navajo Silversmithing 6. Navajo Weaving The Bachelor Fine Arts degree program promotes Diné culture, creativity, and excellence in the creation of art. Specifically, the program supports and promotes personal development in writing and the Visual Arts.

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science works to support, promote and develop advanced agriculture education in a way that encourages Navajo farming, ranching and agribusiness, protects the well-being of people, plants, animals and the environment while safeguarding commerce, consumers, health and natural resources and giving the opportunity for student advancement and advanced education in the agricultural sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is a classic program of course surveying a wide range of disciplines, including molecular and cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of biology. The theoretical knowledge and skills taught in this program will allow students to enter graduate programs or a variety of professional careers.

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

This 122-126 credit hours program is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in Biomedical Science and the Health Care Professions: Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Molecular Sciences, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Biomedical Research.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

This program is designed to prepare students to pursue a career in public health. It promotes Navajo concepts of health and wellness. This degree can be used to pursue graduate studies in public health, health education, health promotion, or community health. The program emphasizes research, the creation, implementation and evaluation of health programming, and health promotion for American Indians with a focus on the Navajo Nation.

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics

The Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics Track, along with the Science Track is classic and also innovative program of mathematics secondary education. Courses include Diné College specialized courses in education and mathematics, and also standard required courses in secondary teacher preparation and advanced mathematics disciplines.

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Science

Courses include Diné College specialized courses in education and science, and also standard required courses in secondary teacher preparation and science disciplines. In science, the course surveys a wide range of disciplines, including math, physics, chemistry, and geology. In biology, courses use the new BS in Biology coursework, including molecular and cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of biology.

Biology

Students selecting Biology will complete a broad program in biological and related physical sciences. They will be prepared to pursue employment or further studies in fields such as zoology, botany, microbiology, ecology, wildlife biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, as well as many other fields of biology according to their interests.

Business Administration

This program provides a solid foundation for the transfer student pursuing a bachelor degree in business administration or business education. *MTH 110 College Algebra is the required math course to complete the A.A. in Business Administration degree program. *ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics is a required course to complete theA.A. Business Administration degree program. The ECO 200 course must be completed under the General Education requirements for Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Business Management

This program provides students with business skills for entry-level positions and for starting and managing their own small businesses. It enables students to pursue further business studies and to apply business and organizational skills in their personal lives. The program features the practical, “real world” application of business concepts to challenges facing Navajos.

Computer Technology

This program is designed for students to learn, understand, appreciate, and work with computers and programming. Topics covered will include technologies in today’s world, software engineering, web development, operating systems, computer architecture, computer networks, data communications, and mathematics. Students will gain a theoretical knowledge of these systems before applying them to real-world hands-on situations with the college’s IT division.

Cultural Arts

The Certificate in Cultural Arts will enhance and revitalize authentic practices and provide opportunities for Navajo master artisans and “knowledge holders” to share their unique skills with the emerging young generation of artists.

Diné Studies

The purpose of the Diné Studies program is to provide basic principles and information in the major areas of Diné knowledge and Diné language. The program will prepare students to pursue a baccalaureate degree in American Indian Studies, Anthropology, or a related field.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program prepares teacher candidates for employment in early childhood context, and for successful participation in higher-level academic programs.

Education

The Education program introduces teacher candidates to careers in K-12 teaching, and prepares them for successful participation in BA-level courses at Diné College and other colleges. Candidates develop a portfolio of learning projects that is presented to the College community at the conclusion of the program.

Environmental Science

Students selecting Environmental Science will be prepared to transfer to Bachelor of Science degree programs in Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, or Resource Management. Majors can receive internship support for research 41 Degree Programs during both the academic year and the summer if they maintain good academic standing.

Geographic Information System

The Certificate in GIS offers additional expertise for Navajo environmental service and biology professionals. As well as students who seek to add an understanding and functional knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) to their skill set the program will prepare graduates with technical experience in GIS that will allow them to use GIS both in the field and in the office.

Health Occupation

Health Occupation is appropriate for students who plan to enter nursing or other allied health professions. Upon completion of this degree, students will be prepared to transfer to programs at four-year universities or technical schools. MTH 114 is a recognized option to meet the General Education requirements for the State of Arizona and also meets the requirement for a math course in the nursing programs at NAU andASU.

Master of Science in Biology

The Master of Science in Biology program will develop student's knowledge and research skills in an area of laboratory and/or field research in the biological sciences available at Diné College. The program will prepare students to pursue careers in the biological and related science areas, as well as continued graduate and/or professional medical education.

Mathematics

Students earning a Mathematics degree receive a foundation in pure mathematics and selected topics in physical sciences or economics. Students are prepared to pursue employment or further studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering. IMPORTANT: To fulfill the General Education Mathematics Core, students are required to take MTH 110, which is a prerequisite for the MTH 190 Program Requirement. All A.S. degrees require ANY BIO class to fulfill the Science core.

Medical Assistant

This program is designed in collaboration with Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation (TCRHCC) and Diné College's School of STEM to provide students the fundamental training skills and qualifications required to start an entry-level carrier as a Medical Assistant in Allied Healthcare and related fields. The courses are designed to teach and train students through hands on curriculum and externship at both collaborating institutions.

Navajo Nation Leadership

The certificate in Navajo Nation Leadership will enable certification holders, local service providers, professionals and organizations to better serve the Navajo public.

Office Administration

The OfficeAdministration program provides training in business and office management skills required for positions as an administrative professional.

Physics

This option provides a foundation in physics as preparation for further studies at a four-year college or university.

Pre-Engineering

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a fouryear Engineering Program. With this degree, students will be able to enter the junior year of most programs. Others may choose to prepare for employment as engineering technician.

Public Health

The Certificate in Public Health provides a basic set of courses that prepare the student for meaningful participation in public health programs and research projects, including employment in some of the public health services programs in the Navajo Nation.

Public Health

This program is designed for health professionals who want to pursue a career in community and population health. It promotes Navajo concepts of health and wellness. This degree leads directly to the Diné College BS Degree in Public Health or students may transfer to other colleges that offer four-year programs in public health, health education, health promotion, or community health.

Social and Behavioral Science

The Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) degree is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts program designed to introduce students to the foundations of human behavior and cultures. SBS disciplines include Anthropology, History, Native American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year degree program and provides basic training for work in social sciences.

Social Work

This program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a technician or paraprofessional in a social welfare program. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should check with that institution before selecting their Social Work courses.