United Tribes Technical College

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HUM 101 Humanities - 3 credits
An examination of how humans express themselves through art, music, literature, and other means; the role of culture in human expression is stressed.

 
HUM 106 Readings in Native American Literature - 3 credits
Readings in a variety of materials by Native American authors or about Native Americans:  history, social issues, and culture; short stories, novels, poetry, nonfiction, history, cultural interpretations, and journalism.

 
NAS 109 Introduction to Native American Studies - 3 credits
This course introduces students to many areas of study within the broad interdisciplinary field of Native American Studies. The course will include a survey of Native American history, consideration of current issues in Indian country, and opportunities to learn about the tribes specific to North Dakota. This course is designed to fulfill the requirement for ND ESPB teacher licensure.

 
NAS 111 Stained Glass - 2 credits
Students learn basic techniques of working with stained glass: includes glass cutting, foiling/soldering, use of tools, design and completion, and framing.

 
NAS 112 Tribal Arts II - 2 credits
Basic techniques of traditional Native American crafts; includes craftwork done by Native ancestors.

 
NAS 211 Stained Glass II - 2 credits (prerequisite NAS 111)
A course that provides an opportunity for students to learn advanced techniques and design layout of stained glass window construction.

 
NAS 212 Tribal Arts II - 2 credits
This course is designed for the student to learn advanced designs and production methods of tribal art forms.

 

 
 

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United Tribes Technical College is a nonprofit corporation owned and operated by the five tribes located wholly or in part in North Dakota. Tribal owners: Three Affiliated Tribes of Ft. Berthold, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe, and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.