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1 Indian Nations University Academic Catalog 2017-2018 The purpose of this catalog is to present clear and accurate information about the programs and services at Haskell Indian Nations University . Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in this catalog is accurate and that it reflects the most updated version of University policies and procedures. The catalog is for informational purposes only and is not to be regarded as a contract. Haskell Indian Nations University reserves the right to change at any time and without prior announcement any matter set forth in this catalog, including fees, charges, programs, policies, regulations, and requirements. This catalog supersedes all previously published volumes. Welcome! Whether you are a first-time college student or a transfer student, the decision to pursue and complete a degree at Haskell Indian Nations University is one of the most important decisions you will make about your future.

2 While earning a college degree is not a guarantee, research shows it increases your employment opportunities and provides protection during times of economic uncertainty. Certainly, a Haskell education will open many doors of opportunity that you may never have imagined. Haskell builds needed leadership capacity through its four bachelor degree programs in Business Administration, Elementary Teacher Education, Environmental Science, and Indigenous and American Indian Studies. We also offer strong associate degrees in a variety of disciplines. Haskell Indian Nations University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and our Teacher Education Program has also earned professional accreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

3 Here at Haskell, you will learn from some of the brightest tribal and non-tribal educators in the nation and attend classes each semester with hundreds of tribal students from over 150 different tribes from throughout the United States each semester. Haskell offers an affordable education in partial fulfillment of treaty and trust obligations, small classes with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, and a range of residential services on campus, including student housing, a student cafeteria and Thorpe Fitness Center. Federal financial aid and other grants and scholarships are available to our students, including PELL grants and grants and scholarships from the American Indian College Fund and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. We work hard to ensure our students have the resources they ll need to be successful.

4 We offer a range of services and activities to provide rich learning experiences for our students: internship and research opportunities, student government, the Haskell Band, print publications such as the Indian Leader and Haskell News, powwows and cultural events, the Empowerment Summit, the Haskell Film Festival, the Haskell Indian Art Market, and intercollegiate athletics. Haskell is located in Lawrence, Kansas, a vibrant urban community with an array of activities occurring throughout the year. Lawrence is also home to the University of Kansas, one of Haskell s local partners. We are proud of the collaborations between Haskell and KU, including the Haskell-KU Course Exchange, which allows students to enroll in a KU class at no additional cost. Kansas is home to four tribes, all within short driving distance: the Prairie Band Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Sac and Fox, and Iowa.

5 Take a look at our curriculum and you will see we offer one of the most comprehensive culturally-based curricula of any college. Consider coming to campus for a visit and applying for admission if this is the right choice for you. Join the Haskell community as you pursue your educational dreams and become one of thousands who have launched professional careers that began at Haskell. Venida Chenault, President 121 Navarre Hall (785) 749-8497 (this page intentionally left blank) Contents Academic Calendar .. 1 About Haskell .. 5 Getting Started .. 11 Academic Programs .. 13 General Education .. 15 Associate of Arts, Communication Studies .. 19 Associate of Science, Community Health .. 21 Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts .. 23 Associate of Arts, Media Communications .. 25 Associate of Science, Natural Science.

6 27 Associate of Arts, Para-Professional 31 Associate of Science, Recreation and Fitness Management .. 33 Associate of Arts, Social Work .. 35 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration .. 39 Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education .. 49 Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science .. 57 Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous and American Indian Studies .. 63 Academic Policies .. 69 Course Descriptions .. 83 Faculty .. 115 (this page intentionally left blank) 1 Academic Calendar The academic calendar is managed by the office of the Vice-President for Academics. Changes, if required, will come from this office. MAY 2017 May 29 Memorial Day May 30 Summer School Classes Begin May 30-June 1 Add/Drop Period JUNE 2017 June 1 Add/Drop Ends at 4:00 PM June 22 Last Day to Withdraw with W (4.)

7 00 PM) JULY 2017 July 4 Federal Holiday July 7 Classes End July 11-14 Professional Development and/or Faculty Assessment Planning and Reporting July 14 Grades Submitted AUGUST 2017 August 7 Faculty and Staff Return to Campus August 16 Enrollment & Orientation for New and Transfer Students August 18 Enrollment for Continuing Students August 20 Pre-Enrolled Continuing Students Pick-Up Schedule from Office of the Registrar by4:00pm (or classes will be dropped) August 21 Haskell Classes Begin & KU Classes Begin August 21-Sept 1 Add/Drop Period August 29 Haskell Fall Campus Convocation (Auditorium 4:00 PM) SEPTEMBER 2017 September 1 Add/Drop Ends at 4:00 PM September 4 Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) September 8 Last Day to Change English/Math Enrollment September 15 Application Deadline for Spring 2018 Admission into Baccalaureate Programs: Environmental Sciences (129 Sequoyah) Indigenous and American Indian Studies (129 Sequoyah) School of Business (138 Parker) School of Education (138 Parker) September 19 Petitions for Spring 2018 Graduation Due at 4.

8 00 PM (Registrar s Office) September 29 Last Day for Faculty to Submit Change of Grade Form for Prior Semester s Incomplete Contracts OCTOBER 2017 October 9 Holiday Indigenous Peoples Day Columbus Day Federal Holiday (No Classes) October 12-13 Fall Semester Meeting of the Haskell Board of Regents Family/Alumni Visit Day October 13-14 Haskell Homecoming Weekend October 27 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class or from the University with a W NOVEMBER 2017 November 6-17 Early Enrollment for Spring 2018 2 November 10 Veterans Day Holiday (No Classes) November 16 Haskell Awards and Scholarship Recognition Ceremony (4.)

9 00 PM - Auditorium) November 23-24 Thanksgiving Federal Holiday and Campus Break (No Classes) November 30 Fall 2017 Graduation Ceremony (Auditorium) DECEMBER 2017 December 1 Fall Classes End December 4-8 Final Exams Week December 12 Grades Due December 13-15 Professional Development, Assessment, and Spring Preparation December 18- January 8 Campus Break JANUARY 2018 January 8 Faculty and Staff Return to Campus January 11-12 Enrollment & Orientation for New and Transfer Students January 12 Enrollment for Continuing Students January 14 Pre-Enrolled Continuing Students Pick-Up Schedule from Office of the Registrar by4:00pm (or classes will be dropped) January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr.

10 Federal Holiday (Campus Offices Closed) January 16 Haskell Classes Begin & KU Classes Begin January 16 Haskell Spring Campus Convocation (Auditorium 4:00 PM) January 16-26 Add/Drop Period January 26 Add/Drop Ends at 4:00 PM FEBRUARY 2018 February 2 Last Day to Change English/Math Enrollment February 9 Petitions for Fall 2018 Graduation Due at 4:00 PM (Registrar s Office) February 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2018 Admission into Baccalaureate Programs: Environmental Sciences (129 Sequoyah) Indigenous and American Indian Studies (129 Sequoyah) School of Business (138 Parker) School of Education (138 Parker) February 23 Last Day for Faculty to Submit Change of Grade Form for Prior Semester s Incomplete Contracts February 19 Presidents Day Federal Holiday (No Classes) MARCH 2018 March 19-23 Spring Break (No Classes) March 26 Haskell Classes Resume March 30 Last Day to Withdraw from a Class or from the University with a W March 26-April 6 Early Enrollment and Housing Assignment for Fall 2018 APRIL 2018 April 12 Awards and Scholarship Recognition Ceremony (4.)