Program Description
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 the four elements of nationhood: Ojibwe Language and culture, history, land base and governance. Based on Ojibwe values, these educational 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.
Career Options
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.
Student Opportunities
Students are required to take ANI 297, Indigenous American Internship, during their last semester. This course provides an opportunity for students to build a personal vision of and commitment to community engagement. After identifying a community concern, students develop and work on a service-related project and actively reflect on their experience. Students will apply classroom theory to hands-on learning experience.
