Navajo Cultural Arts Program : Academic Programs

In addition to the NCAP lectures and workshops, Diné College offers a variety of Navajo cultural arts academic programming for community members based upon their academic goals, their time allowances, and their overall aspirations with the cultural arts.

Academic Programs include the following:

Navajo Weaving BFA
Navajo Silversmithing BFA
Navajo Cultural Arts Minor
Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate
High School Dual Credit
Indigenous Visionaries

Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs

These are 122-125 credit hour BFA tracks that housed with the School of Arts, Humanities, and English at Diné College. BFA students have the option of 6 different emphasis areas including: Navajo Silversmithing or Navajo Weaving. All community members are welcome to apply for this one of a kind BFA Program. 

Open Enrollment

Minor Program

A minor in Navajo Cultural Arts consists of 21 credit hours. This program explores a survey of content areas of Navajo cultural arts philosophy, economics, and studio classes, including at least 3 hours of advances hours (300/400 level classes). This program to all Diné College students who are simultaneously completing a bachelor degree program ( BA, BFA, and/or BS).

Forthcoming Program

Certificate Programs

This is a 24 credit hour certificate program housed with the School of Diné Studies and Education at Diné College. Students interested in completing their Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate have the option of emphasizing in silversmithing, weaving, basketry, pottery and moccasin making. Students can take NCAC classes in addition to other Diné College courses and complete their certificate while simultaneously earning their degree. 

Open Enrollment

High School Dual Credit

Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate classes are available to both Arizona and New Mexico high school students as part of the Dual Credit course offerings. Through this partnership between Diné College and participating high schools, it is possible for individuals to complete the 24 credit hour Navajo Cultural Arts Certificate program by the time they graduate high school.

Open Enrollment

Fellowship Program

As part of the  American Indian College Fund's Indigenous Visionaries Program, selected female Navajo Cultural Arts students engage in research and programming that builds on and expands their studies, mentored by a tribal college faculty member with expertise in their field. 

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