Joint Indigenous Studies Degree/Diploma (Red River College/UW)
This innovative joint program with Red River College will provide an opportunity for individuals to earn both a Diploma in Indigenous Studies Administration from Red River College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies from The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
Students who complete the Diploma in Indigenous Studies Administration at Red River College are given 30 credit hours towards a Bachelors of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies at the University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. This could be the equivalent of a three-year degree, a four-year degree, or an honours degree.
Students who begin at The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV will take a number of courses at Red River College. Some courses must be taken at The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, some at Red River College, and some can be taken at either institution. Students may begin the joint program at The University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV or Red River College in a part-time or full-time capacity.
Transfer of credit is possible from other accredited or non-accredited institutions. Students are encouraged to discuss transfer of credit with the Admissions office.
Why the Aboriginal Governance Joint Degree/Diploma?
- Education!The joint program draws on the distinctive advantages of both institutions:
- Multi-dimensional perspective on Aboriginal governance using traditional and existing models;
- Leadership, administration, management;
- Research;
- Policy analysis;
- Conflict resolution.
- Employment Opportunities!Students graduating from this program will be prepared for:
- Leadership and administrative positions with aboriginal governments, community-based organizations, reserves, and urban groups;
- Leadership and administrative positions with Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments.
University of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Program Requirements
Normally the program will take the following form:
- 21 credit hours of required courses– Financial Management & Administration, Intro. to Conflict Resolution Studies, Canadian Politics, Aboriginal Politics in Canada, Aboriginal Politics in Manitoba;
- 18 credit hours of optional courses from Anthropology, Conflict Resolution Studies, Economics, History, International Development Studies, Politics, or Sociology;
- 12 credit hours in Humanities
- 6 credit hours in Science
- 3 credit hours in Academic Writing (Not required for students entering with a Red River College diploma)
Please Note: Students with Red River College diploma may take no more than a total of 18 credit hours of 1000-level courses.