Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.)

The Culturally-based Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Diné College implements the Diné paradigm of Nits1h1kees (Thinking and Conceptualizing), Nahat’1 (Planning and Gathering Information), &in1 (Living and Achieving), and Siihasin (Evaluation and Competency) to provide students with both Navajo and Western psychological expertise needed to promote mental health and H0zh0 (balance) for individuals, families, and communities. This program provides courses and training that will enable students to pursue graduate studies, obtain employment and promotion in the workforce, and serve the Navajo Nation.

The 4-years program includes instruction in Navajo psychology, counseling and clinical psychology, health psychology, psychology and law, social and cultural psychology, developmental, as well as decolonization, resilience, and research in indigenous communities. This program also includes hands-on practical experience through internships, undergraduate research projects, or independent study. Students will become informed about educational and career opportunities and will create a portfolio outlining a post-graduation plan that showcases skills and knowledge. The program is offered on a full-time basis at the Tsaile Campus.

Admission criteria are as follows:

• Completion of an A.A. in Social and Behavior (based on the College’s 2015-2016 or more recent catalog). Any other Associate degree will require students to take additional course that meets requirements of Dine College’s A.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Completion of the following courses
• PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 213 Statistics
• PSY 290 Research Methods\
• ANT 201 Ethnographic Methods
• ANT 225 or HST 234 or SOC 215 (Indians of the United States and North America, History of Native Americans: Pre-Contact to the Modern Age, Native Americans in American Society)

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (B.A.)

The Bachelors of Arts in Business is designed to prepare students to take responsible positions in the management of economic growth with more than 500 federally recognized Native American Tribes. The focus of the degree program is Tribal Management and Economic Development.

The 4-year program includes instruction in business management, accounting and financial management, human resources management, economics and business law (Federal, State and Tribal) designed to train students to promote the economic well-being of their respective tribal communities.

The program is offered on a full-time basis at the Tsaile Campus. Individuals may apply at any time of the year but are formally considered in spring. The application deadline is June 1. This allows for an admission decision prior to the Navajo Nation Scholarship deadline.

A student may be admitted to years 1 (freshman), 2 (sophomore) or 3 (junior) based on their academic record. Admission requirements are one of the following:

• An A.A. degree in Business Administration for junior level.
• Any other Associate degree will require students to take additional courses that meets Diné College’s A.A. in Business Administration requirements and placed in the sophomore level, or
• High school diploma with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher, and GED with equivalent grade, and eligible to be placed in ENG 101 and MTH 110 will be admitted as a freshman.

Professional Preparation Coursework

*Choose one Life Science with lab from BIO; and one Physical Science with lab from: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY or PHS on the Associate of Science Degree Checklist.

Social Work (A.A.)

This program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a technician or paraprofessional in a social welfare program. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should check with that institution before selecting their Social Work courses.

Social and Behavioral (A.A.)

The Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) degree is an interdisciplinary, liberal arts program designed to introduce students to the foundations of human behavior and cultures. SBS disciplines include Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year degree program and provides basic training for work in social sciences.

Dr. Christine M. Ami, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of California, Davis – Native American Studies
M.A., University of Maryland, College Park – Latin American Literature
B.A., Rowan University – Spanish, Secondary Language, K-12 Education

(928) 724-6616
cmami@dinecollege.edu

Dr. Bruce M. Bradway, Associate Professor

Ph.D., Walden University – Academic Psychology
M.A., University of Northern Colorado – Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling
M.S., Troy University – International Relations
B.A., Wabash College – English
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force – Medical Laboratory Technology

(928) 724 – 6620
bbradway@dinecollege.edu

Miranda Haskie, Professor

E.d. E., Fielding Graduate University – Educational Leadership & Change
M.A., New Mexico State University – Sociology
B.A., Fort Lewis College, Bicultural Studies B.A., University of New Mexico, Sociology
A.A., Diné College, Navajo Language

(928) 724-6715
mhaskie@dinecollege.edu

Dr. Brian King, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque – Histroy – U.S./U.S. West and Frontiers and Borderlands
M.A., New Mexico State University, Las Cruces – History – U.S. West
B.A., University of Texas, Austin – History – Native American

(928) 283-5113 or ext 7524
bsking@dinecollege.edu

Dr. Gregory I. Redhouse, Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Arizona, American Indian Studies
M.S., University of Houston-Victoria, Economic Development and Entrepreneurship.
M.A., University of Arizona, American Indian Studies
M.A., University of Arizona, Higher Education
B.A., University of Arizona, Political Science

gredhouse@dinecollege.edu

Patrick Blackwater, Assistant Professor

M.G.M., Arizona State University, Global Management
M.S., Grand Canyon University, Leadership
B.A., Grand Canyon University, Business Management

(928) 724-6967
pblackwater@dinecollege.edu

James E. Denney, Instructor

M.B.A. University of Guam, Business Administration
B.B.A. University of Guam, Finance and Economics

(928) 724-6709
jdenney@dinecollege.edu

Dr. Marilyn Begay, Assistant Professor

Ph.D., New Mexico State University, Philosophy
M.S., University of New Mexico, Counseling
B.S., University of New Mexico, American Studies

(505) 728-9455
marigbegay@dinecollege.edu

Jeremiah W. Barber, Assistant Professor

M.A., Argosy University, Forensic Psychology
B.A., University of New Mexico, Psychology

(928) 724-6622
jwbarber@dinecollege.edu

Marius Begay, Instructor

M.A., Northern Arizona University, History
B.A., Northern Arizona University, History

(928 ) 724-6626
mariusbegay@dinecollege.edu

Juanita Fraley, Associate Professor

M.B.A., Gonzaga University, Business Administration
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, Business Teacher Education
B.S. University of Northern Colorado, Office Administration

(505) 368-3670
jmfraley@dinecollege.edu

Dr. Suzanne Russ, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Wisconsin
B.A., University of Wisconsin

(701) 260-7286
slruss@dinecollege.edu

Gloria G. Price, Instructor

M.V.E., Northern Arizona University, Vocational Education
B.S., Northern Arizona University, Vocational Education
B.A., Northern Arizona University, Business Administration

(505) 368-3671
ggprice@dinecollege.edu

Rosalind Smith, Assistant Professor

MAcc, University of Phoenix, Accountancy
B.S., Southern Utah University, Accountancy
A.S., College of Eastern Utah, Business Administration

(928) 724-6712
rsmith@dinecollege.edu

Milton Bluehouse, Jr.

(505) 368-3673
mbluehouse@dinecollege.edu

Office Administration (A.A.S.)

This program provides students with business skills for entry-level positions and for starting and managing their own small businesses. It enables students to pursue further business studies and to apply business and organizational skills in their personal lives. The program features the practical, “real world” application of business concepts to challenges facing Navajos.

Computer Information Systems (A.A.)

Students learn to develop and maintain systems that produce information for organizational planning. The coursework prepares students for admission to undergraduate programs in Computer Information Systems at a four-year university and for a career in Computer Information Systems.

*MTH 110 College Algebra is the required math course to complete the A.A. in Computer Information System degree program.
**MTH 191 Calculus I is required for the AGEC-B in Arizona.
*ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics is a required course to complete the A.A. Computer Information System degree program.
The ECO 200 course MUST be completed under the General Education requirements for Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Business Management (A.A.S.)

This program provides students with business skills for entry-level positions and for starting and managing their own small businesses. It enables students to pursue further business studies and to apply business and organizational skills in their personal lives. The program features the practical, “real world” application of business concepts to challenges facing Navajos.

Business Administration (A.A.)

This program provides a solid foundation for the transfer student pursuing a bachelor degree in business administration or business education.

*MTH 110 College Algebra is the required math course to complete the A.A. in Business Administration degree program.
*ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics is a required course to complete the A.A. Business Administration degree program. The ECO 200 course must be completed under the General Education requirements for Social & Behavioral Sciences. Please review the A.A. Business Administration degree checklist with an Advisor for more information.

About the School of Business and Social Science

The Associate of Arts degree is for students who wish to transfer to a four year program of study at a college or university. A minimum of sixty-four credit hours may be earned in an academic program of study designed to meet general education and program requirements in Business Administration. This program provides a solid foundation for the transfer student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or business education.

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment following graduation. They offer practical introductions to the field of work; additionally students may transfer to the University of Arizona campuses for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. A minimum of sixty-four academic credits must be earned in specified coursework. Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded in these programs of study: Business Management and Office Administration.

The courses offered through the Social and Behavioral Sciences division prepares students who are planning to go into a profession related to any social and behavioral science discipline, including Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work. The courses also enhance the applications of Social and Behavioral Science Principles in everyday life.

• Psychology Lecture Series – Raymond Austin, J.D., Ph.D. Navajo Courts (history and present), Navajo Customary Law, and Navajo Peacemaking
• Graduate School Workshop, contact SBS Chair Sara Kien at skien@dinecollege.edu to request Graduate School Handouts
• Psychology Lecture Series – Bonnie Duran, Fransing Daisy, and Elvina Charley

• 2019 Fall
• 2019 Summer
• 2019 Spring