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Intensive Salish Language Certificate - CALS Track

Program Description

The purpose of the Certificate of Completion in Salish Language is to prepare and graduate professionals who are working towards fluency in the Salish language and meet the critical need for Native language speakers, especially those who are interested in pursuing the Culture and Language Studies program, which aims to grow the number of highly skilled cultural artists, knowledge keepers, and/or language speakers

Career Opportunities

Successful completers of the Certificate of Completion in Intensive Salish Language - CALS Track may choose to continue their education to earn an Associate of Science in Culture and Language Studies. They may also be eligible to work as skilled language speakers in tribal and educational contexts.

 

Program Objectives

●      The phonology, morphology, and syntax of Salish language in addition to English (for dual language or immersion teachers)

●      Introduction to first and second language acquisition, dual language learning, and immersion

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Salish Language, candidates will demonstrate the following skills, dispositions, and knowledge in relation to the principles:

●      Demonstrate proficiency communicating through listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Salish and English.

●      Apply knowledge and understanding of the Salish history and culture considering political, social, economic, and sovereign factors.

●      Establish and apply an understanding of intercultural competency, including tribal values, to ensure appropriate ways of being and building respectful relationships within language learning and immersion settings.

Requirements

●      Students must receive a “C” or better in all required courses, and a “B” or better in NASL coursework, while maintaining an overall grade point average of 2.5 to graduate.


Curriculum

First Year Fall

IDST101SKC Seminar

3
NASD101History of Indians in the United States

3
NASL101Basic Salish I

3
NASL102Basic Salish II

3
NASL103Basic Salish III

3
NASL151Basic Salish IV

3
SCID233Integrated Perspectives in Science for Educators 1

4
Total Credit Hours:22

First Year Winter

HPED125First Aid/CPR

1
NASL153Basic Salish V

3
NASL155Basic Salish VI

3
NASL244Intermediate Salish I

4
NASL245Intermediate Salish I Lab

1
NASD102Flathead Reservation History Before 1850

3
SCID253Integrated Perspectives in Science for Educators 2

4
Total Credit Hours:19

First Year Spring

ENGL101English Composition I

3
NASD103Flathead Reservation History 1850 - 1910

3
NASL246Intermediate Salish II

4
NASL247Intermediate Salish II Lab

1
NASL248Intermediate Salish III

4
NASL249Intermediate Salish III Lab

1
NLTE140Parent & Community Partnerships in Native Language Teacher Education

3
SCID273Integrated Perspectives in Science for Educators 3

4
Total Credit Hours:23

First Year Summer

NASL251Intermediate Salish IV

5
NASL252Intermediate Salish IV Lab

2
NASL253Intermediate Salish V

5
NASL254Intermediate Salish V Lab

2
NASL255Intermediate Salish VI

5
NASL256Intermediate Salish VI Lab

2
SCID283Integrated Perspectives in Science for Educators IV

4
Total Credit Hours:25
89 credits - Completion of ISL Certificate & Eligible to Take Exam through SQCC to Apply for Class 7 NA Language & Culture Educator License (MT OPI)