Certificate Navajo Cultural Arts
The Certificate in Navajo Cultural Arts will enhance and revitalize authentic practices and provide opportunities for Navajo master artisans and “knowledge holders” to share their unique skills with the emerging young generation of artists (participants will be selected on a cohort basis).
NOTE: Student is eligible for Title IV Financial Aid in this certificate program.
Certificate Program in Navajo Cultural Arts
PROGRAM MISSION
To increase the intergenerational transference of knowledge of Navajo artistic and cultural practices in order to sustain Native artistic and cultural heritage within Navajo communities.
PROGRAM GOALS
The Navajo Cultural Arts Program (NCAP) participants, including students in the Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate Program (NCAC) will have the opportunity: (1) to acquire and engage traditional understandings of Navajo cultural arts, (2) demonstrate their techniques to local and regional community members, (3) explore a variety of Native American artisan marketing opportunities, and (4) create multigenerational Navajo artisan community bonds.
NCAC Program Student Learning Objectives
1) SWBAT demonstrate increased technical skills in their designated emphasis area.
2) SWBAT demonstrate Navajo socio-cultural targeted knowledge of their designated emphasis area.
NCAC PSLO 3-Year Matrix
| Course | AY 2018/19* | AY 2019/20* | AY 2020/21* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSLO 1 | PSLO 2 | PSLO 1 | PSLO 2 | PSLO 1 | PSLO 2 | |
| NIS103 Basketry I | x | x | x | |||
| NIS105 Weaving I | x | x | x | |||
| NIS107 Moccasin I | x | x | x | |||
| NIS108 Silversmithing I | x | x | x | |||
| NIS203 Basketry II | x | x | x | |||
| NIS205 Weaving II | x | x | x | |||
| NIS207 Moccasin II | x | x | x | |||
| NIS208 Silversmithing II | x | x | x | |||
| NIS129 Selling Practices | x | x | x | |||
| NIS132 Materials and Resources | x | x | x | |||
| NIS197 Practicum I | x | x | x | |||
| NIS134 Navajo Cultural Arts Philosophy | x | x | x | |||
| NIS185 Business System | x | x | x | |||
| NIS198 Practicum II | x | x | x | |||
2025 – 2026 Checklist
Certificate
Cultural Arts (24 credits)
| Course No & Title | Credit | Transfer | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Semester I | |||
| CA 130 Navajo Cultural Arts Selling Practice | 3.0 | ||
| CA 132 Navajo Cultural Arts Material and Resources | 3.0 | ||
| CA 197 Navajo Cultural Arts Practicum I | 3.0 | ||
| 9 hrs | |||
| Emphasis (Choose one) | |||
| CA 101 Navajo Pottery | 3.0 | ||
| CA 103 Navajo Basketry | 3.0 | ||
| CA 105 Intro to Navajo Weaving | 3.0 | ||
| CA 107 Navajo Moccasin Making | 3.0 | ||
| CA 108 Intro to Navajo Silversmithing | 3.0 | ||
| 3 hrs | |||
| Semester II | |||
| CA 134 Navajo Cultural Arts and Philosophy | 3.0 | ||
| CA 136 Navajo Cultural Arts Business System | 3.0 | ||
| CA 297 Navajo Cultural Arts Practicum II | 3.0 | ||
| 9 hrs | |||
| Emphasis (Choose one) | |||
| CA 201 Navajo Pottery/Ceremonial Pipes | 3.0 | ||
| CA 203 Advanced Navajo Basket Making | 3.0 | ||
| CA 205 Advanced Navajo Rug Weaving | 3.0 | ||
| CA 206 Navajo Sash Belt/Ceremonial Stocking | 3.0 | ||
| CA 207 Advanced Navajo Moccasin Making | 3.0 | ||
| CA 208 Advanced Navajo Silversmithing | 3.0 | ||
| CA 209 Navajo Horse Hair Braiding | 3.0 | ||
| 3 hrs | |||
| Prog Credits: (24 hrs) | |||
MUST pass all courses with “C” grade or higher
The Certificate in Cultural Arts will enhance and revitalize authentic practices and provide opportunities for Navajo master artisans and “knowledge holders” to share their unique skills with the emerging young generation of artists (participants will be selected on a cohort basis).
DEAN'S OFFICE
Dean of Diné Studies and Education
Tsaile Campus
Phone: (928) 724-6701
Email: davnez@dinecollege.edu
| Program Requirements | Credits |
| 1st Semester – 9 hours | |
| NIS 129 Navajo Cultural Arts Selling Practice | 3 |
| NIS 132 Navajo Cultural Arts Material and Resources | 3 |
| NIS 197 Navajo Cultural Arts Practicum I | 3 |
| Emphasis (Choose One) – 3 hours | |
| NIS 101 Navajo Pottery | 3 |
| NIS 103 Navajo Basketry | 3 |
| NIS 105 Navajo Rug Weaving | 3 |
| NIS 107 Navajo Moccasin Making | 3 |
| NIS 108 Navajo Silversmithing | 3 |
| Program Credits | 12 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
| 2nd Semester – 9 hours | |
| NIS 134 Navajo Cultural Arts and Philosophy | 3 |
| NIS 185 Navajo Cultural Arts Business System | 3 |
| NIS 198 Navajo Cultural Arts Practicum II | 3 |
| Emphasis (Choose One) – 3 hours | |
| NIS 201 Navajo Pottery/Ceremonial Pipes | 3 |
| NIS 203 Advanced Navajo Basket Making | 3 |
| NIS 205 Advanced Navajo Rug Weaving | 3 |
| NIS 206 Navajo Sash Belt/Ceremonial Stocking | 3 |
| NIS 207 Advanced Navajo Moccasin Making | 3 |
| NIS 208 Advanced Navajo Silversmithing | 3 |
| NIS 209 Navajo Horse Hair Braiding | 3 |
| Program Credits | 12 |
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. The information provided describes the graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information regarding gainful employment for the latest completed academic year as of July 1st.
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
| 52.0206 Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management |
| Program Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code Code Title |
| 11.9151 Social and Community Service Managers |
DEAN'S OFFICE
Dean
Rex Lee Jim
rljim@dinecollege.edu
Mail:
PO Box C03
Tsaile, AZ 86556