To prepare students to articulate Nitsáhákees, Nahat'á, Iiná and Sih Hasin through T'áá Hó Ájít'éego (taking responsibility for ones education).

NITSÁHÁKEES: Diné Studies graduates will have knowledge about:

A. Critical interpretations and thinking, theoretical analysis and reasoning; used to compare and contrast as these relate to Navajo language, culture, history and government.

1. Present an argument based on theory. (NIS 220, NIS 221, NIS 225)
2. An ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas. (NIS 111, NIS 221)
3. An ability to think holistically, to see the whole as well as the specific parts. (NIS 111, NIS 371, NIS 311)
4. To learn concepts, facts, terms, and theories. (NIS 221, NIS 226)

B. Develop students professional knowledge and skills to analyze alternative solution through logic and creativity.

1. Is able to learn techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge. (NIS 221, NIS 226)
2. An ability to distinguish between fact and opinion. (NIS 226)
3. Ability to make wise decisions based on information. (NIS 221, NIS 111)

A. Action and implementing thoughts: Carrying out ideas and putting ideas in place.

1. Well thought out research skills. (NIS 221, NIS 226)
2. Build essay writing skills. (NIS 111, NIS 225, NIS 226, NIS 221)

B. Develop and demonstrate communication skills.

1. Read, writing, and comprehension skills. (NIS 221, NIS 226)
2. Speaking and oral skills. (NIS 111, NIS 371)
3. Listening skills (NIS 111, NIS 311)

C. Demonstrate systematic organization skills.

1. Systematic, organizational skills, (NIS 221, NIS 226)
2. Follow directions (NIS 111, NIS 371, NIS 311)

D. Formulate opinions through research and literary skills.

1. Research Navajo interests, issues, and events (NIS 221, NIS 226)

A. Basic quality academic outcome.

1. Quality course work. (NIS 371)

B. Self-direction and motivation based on values consistent with moral standards of Navajo society.

1. Well focused direction and personal goals. (NIS 111, NIS 371)
2. Commitment to accurate, appreciation and a love of learning. (NIS 371, NIS 311)

C. Quality participation, work and materials.

1. Willing to provide quality community service (NIS 226, NIS 371)
2. Be resourceful to others (NIS 221, NIS 311)

D. Cultivate emotional health, well-being and sensitivity for the ecosystem (nature).

1. Develop an informed appreciation of other cultures. (NIS 111)
2. Commitment to appreciate environment. (NIS 371)
3. Develop an informed appreciation and respect for spirituality. (NIS 311)
4. Physically active. (NIS 371)

A. Assurance, firm foundation, confidence to promote and apply academic skills.

1. Professional and knowledgeable individual (NIS 371, NIS 311)
2. Sensitivity for cultural values (NIS 371, NIS 311)

B. Self-esteem, self-value with confidence.

1. Respect for one's self. (NIS 111, NIS 371)
2. Respect for fellow human. (NIS 371, NIS 311)