The Ojibwe Language and Culture Education (OLCE) major is a four-year academic major that includes the study of Ojibwe language and establishes a solid foundation in Ojibwe culture, traditions, and history. The program is designed so that student participants gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the unique cultural and educational needs of American Indian students.

Opportunities for Native Teacher Program Graduates

This baccalaureate degree program prepares students in teacher education and social work to meet the needs of a diverse society and to further their education in graduate studies.

Eligibility

A prospective student must first be accepted into The College of St. Scholastica. He/she must also apply for acceptance into the Native Teacher Program by completing an application and attending a personal interview with program staff. The program is looking for students with strong academic abilities and a commitment to work with Indigenous people.

Program

The OLCE major is a four-year academic program. To graduate, a student must:

• Complete all coursework in Ojibwe Language and Culture Education
• Achieve established Ojibwe language proficiency
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8
• Participate in Ojibwe language immersion xperience

Program Language and Culture Components (may vary year to year)

• Active participation in the Indigenous Student Alliance (ISA)
  Meetings held in Tower 3115
• Advisor to the ISA:   Monica White 218-723-6109 email:  mwhite2@css.edu
• Sugar Bush Camp
• Ricing
• Annual ISA events such as the Powwow,  fundraisers. MILS symposium
• Summer Language Immersion Camp
• Visits to traditional communities
• Drum Group
• Weekly Language Table

(See Activities page for more details and photos)

Course Requirements

In the NTP, students will take 16 semester credits in Ojibwe Language (or demonstrated proficiency) and 12 semester credits in the following courses:

• EDU 3300 Ojibwe Education Principles 4 semester credits
• EDU 4300 Ojibwe Education Methods 4 semester credits
• ENG 4430 English Language & Linguistics 4 semester credits

In addition, students will select 8 semester credits from the following Indian Studies course offerings:

• American Indian History I & II 4 semester credits each
• American Indian Literature 4 semester credits
• American Indian Art and Music 4 semester credits
• American Indian Philosophy 4 semester credits
• Ojibwe History 4 semester credits
• American Indian Women: Myth/Reality 4 semester credits
• American Indian Law and Policy 4 semester credits
• American Indian Families 4 semester credits
• Human Behavior and the American Indian Community 4 semester credits
• Counseling the American Indian 4 semester credits