70-250
12-19-09
CORE CURRICULUM (POLICY)
1. All academic degrees at OLC shall contain the following core curriculum:
BA/BS CORE REQUIREMENTS Credits
Engl 103 Freshman English I 3
Engl 113 Freshman English II 3
SpCm 103 Introduction to Speech Communications 3
Math 134 Intermediate Algebra or Above 4
cSc 103 Computer Concepts or Above 3
Science 3
Social Science 3
Humanities 3
Literature 3
Credits: 28
AA CORE REQUIREMENTS Credits
Engl 103 Freshman English I 3
Engl 113 Freshman English II 3
SpCm 103 Introduction to Speech Communications 3
Humanities 3
Mathematics (at 100 level or above) 3
Science 3
Social Science 3
Credits: 21
AAS CORE REQUIREMENTS Credits
Engl 103 Freshman English I 3
Engl 113 Freshman English II 3
SpCm 103 Introduction to Speech Communications 3
Math 102, BMath 113, or BMath 213 3
Social Science 3
Credits: 15
2. The core science requirement can be fulfilled from courses designated as:
a. AnSc d. Phys
b. Chem e. Bio
c. PSc f. NaRs
3. The Humanities Requirement can be fulfilled from courses designated as:
a. Mus d. Lit
b. Art e. Thtr
c. Phil
Education methods classes will not meet the humanities requirement.
4. The Social Science Requirement can be fulfilled by courses designated:
a. Hist d. Pols
b. Soc e. Econ
c. Geog f. Psy
5. Lakota Studies Requirements
As a tribally chartered college, OLC promotes the specific areas of Lakota history
and culture as well as the general area of Indian studies. Every graduate is required
to complete several courses from the Lakota Studies curriculum. In addition all
courses at OLC reflect a Lakota perspective.
LAKOTA STUDIES REQUIREMENTS BA/BS Credits
Lak 103 Lakota Language I 3
Lak 113 Lakota Language II 3
LSoc 103 Lakota Culture, LHist 203, or LHist 213 3
Lakota Electives 9
Required: 18
LAKOTA STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AA Credits
Lak 103 Lakota Language I 3
LSoc 103 Lakota Culture, LHist 203, or LHist 213 3
Electives (recommend Lakota Language II or higher 3
Required 9
LAKOTA STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AAS/CERTIFICATE Credits
Lak 103 Lakota Language I 3
Electives 3
Required: 6
6. Freshman Orientation
CoSu dropped from core curriculum and offered now as Freshman Orientation.
College Success will become equivalent to a 15 contact hour Freshman
Orientation. No Tuition or fees will be assessed. *Freshman Orientation will
not be part of the core element for a college degree.
6a. Procedures:
1. Freshman Orientation will be delivered by Student Services and College
Center personnel.
2. Student services and College Centers will determine the contenet of
Freshman Orientation.
3. Freshman Orientation is required for all new entering students, who have not
completed college course work.
4. Students who transfer college credits are encouraged, but not required to
complete the Freshman Orientation.
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