Indigenous Science Information Technology – A.A.
The Information Technology (IT) program is designed for students to receive an Associates of Arts Degree in Indigenous Science with an emphasis in Information Technology. The Information Technology track offers knowledge and experience in computer systems, programming, data management, computer forensics, and much more through classroom and co-curricular opportunities. Information Technology graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions and will have a solid base to pursue a 4-yr degree in computer science or Information Technology.
60-63 Credits
Core Requirements (15 Credits):
| LLTC Core Requirements – 15 Credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANI 100 | Introduction to Anishinaabe Studies | 3 | FA/SP | |
| EDU 102 | Miikana (FYE) | 2 | 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 | |
| Category 1: Communications – 3 Credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II | 3 | ENGL 101 | FA/SP |
| or SPCH 201 | Speech and Communications | 3 | ENGL 101 | FA/SP |
| ESS Program Requirements – 21 Credits | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term | |
| BIO 121 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 | Fall | |
| BIO 122 | General Biology II & Lab | 4 | BIO 121 | Spring |
| BIO 204 | Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| CHEM 100 | Foundations in Chemistry | 4 | Fall | |
| or CHEM 111 | General Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 100 | |
| ENGL 200 | Literature and the Environment | 3 | ENGL 101 | |
| or ENGL 250 | Contemporary American Indian Literature | 3 | MATH 150 | FA/SP |
| MATH 155 | Advanced College Algebra or Higher | 3 | MATH 150 | FA/SP |
| ESS Electives – 12 Credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
| BIO 140 | Ecology | 3 | ||
| or BIO 200 | Ethnobiology | 3 | ||
| ESS 220 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science | 3 | MATH 150 | |
| ESS 240 | Watershed Research Methods and the Leech Lake Area | 4 | ESS 220 or IP | |
| FOR 210 | Freshwater Studies | 4 | BIO 140 | |
| GEOL 110 | Physical Geology and Earth Systems | 4 | ||
| GEOL 210 | Soil and Sediments and the Leech Lake Area | 3 | GEOL 110 | |
| General Education Electives 1 – 6 Credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
| HIS 101 | U.S. and Indigenous American History, 1830-Present | 3 | ||
| or HIS 150 | History of Leech Lake | 3 | FA/SP | |
| or POLSC 225 | Treaty Law and Tribal Sovereignty | 3 | Spring | |
| or PSY 100 | General Psychology | 3 | FA/SP | |
| or ANI 200 | Indigenous American Leadership | 3 | Spring | |
| or SOC 200 | Indigenous American Women | 3 | Spring | |
| or PHIL 200 | Indigenous American Philosophy | 3 | Fall | |
| or SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | ||
| General Education Electives 2 – 3 Credits | Class | Cr. | Pre-Req | Term |
| ART XXX | Art Course, See course descriptions for options | 3-6 | FA/SP | |
| or MUS 250 | History of Anishinaabe Music and Dance | 3 | Fall | |
| Total= | 59-66 Credits | Fall |
