AA PIIKANI STUDIES AND LANGAUGE

The Piikani Studies&Language Associate Degree prepares students for bachelor's study in Native American Studies, Education, Law, or Philosophy. Every student in Piikani Studies&Language will experience the growth of their Piikani knowledge and critical thought through writing, reading, enriched discussions, and verbal and written analysis. The Piikani Studies&Language Department offers educational experiences and a curriculum to immerse students in Piikani history, culture, language, oral tradition and thought. Students will learn what it means to be Piikani and how the Piikani interacted with their environment and other Native and non-Native peoples. Piikani Studies&Language is the unique aspect of Blackfeet Community College that can provide a level of identity like nowhere else in the world. Completion of the Piikani Studies&Language Degree gives genuine validity to students seeking the Montana Class7 Certification for American Indian Language&Cultural Specialist. Completion of nine credits in the Piikani Language courses fulfills the University of Montana's Modern&Classical Languages&Literatures(MCLL)requirement for a four-year degree.