The Ojibwe Language and Culture Education program (OLCE) is a four-year academic major that prepares students to be proficient in the 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 Ojibwe heritage.

Opportunities for Ojibwe Language and Culture Education 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 Ojibwe Language and Culture Education 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. There are no blood quantum or tribal requirements to be accepted into the program.

Program

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

• Complete all coursework in Ojibwe Language and Culture Education
• Achieve Ojibwe Language proficiency
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8

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

• Active participation in the Indigenous Student Alliance (ISA)
  Meetings held in Tower 3115, Weds., 6 p.m. 
• Co-advisors to the ISA are:  Bill Howes  (218)723-6109  Chris Homan (218)723-6650
• Sugar Bush Camp
• Ricing
• Annual ISA events such as the Art and Music Festival, Pow wow and fundraisers
• 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 OLCE program, students will take 16 semester credits in Ojibwe Language (or demonstrated proficiency) and 12 semester credits in the following OLCEP 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

Financial Aid

Scholarships and living stipends are available to students in the OLCE Program who are also enrolled in the Elementary/ Middle or Secondary Education Programs.

Students are also eligible to apply for other financial aid, such as:

• Minnesota State Grant
• Tribal Scholarship
• College Student Employment
• St. Scholastica Scholarships
• State Indian Scholarship
• Child Care Subsidies

For Further Information

If you would like more information about our program or financial aid contact:

Admissions Office
The College of St. Scholastica
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, Minnesota 55811
(218) 723-6046 or 1-800-447-5444
TTY/TDD (218) 723-6790
e-mail: admissions@css.edu

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