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Humanities/Social Sciences
Oglala Lakota College's Humanities and Social Science department consists of Communications, Social Sciences and Graphic Design, to produce impactful Lakota leaders.
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Degree Programs / Areas of Study
Humanities/Social Sciences
The Humanities and Social Sciences department strives to equip students with verbal, written and visual communication skills, the background for competent and ethical government administration, the ability to think critically, and a general knowledge of humanities and social science content areas. It offers a career-focused liberal arts education with courses in graphic design, communications, government administration and social science.
A.A. Graphic Art
Graphic Art Program graduates will be able to compete successfully in all aspects of the print industry as graphic designers. Students will gain the skills they need to promote and market artwork, including internet marketing that will allow you the flexibility to be able to work anywhere. You'll learn skills applicable to your programs such as being able to communicate through using graphic design techniques to compete on a professional level, qualify to work in electronic media, and professionally market your artwork on an international level using social media and the internet.
Graphic Arts Goals
Program Graduates will:
be able to compete successfully in all aspects of the print industry as graphic designers.
have the skills needed to promote and market their artworks, including internet marketing that would allow them to work anywhere that there is an internet connection.
be prepared for entry into more specific art programs, such as fine arts, animation, illustration, or 3-D rendering.
Graphic Arts Program Learning Outcomes
communicate using graphic design techniques to compete on a professional level.
qualify to work in all electronic media.
professionally market their artworks on an international level using social media and the Internet.
produce an electronic portfolio website for future employment.
create graphics for industrial printing applications.
B.A. Leadership & Communications
The Leadership and Communication degree aims to train students to be able to practice culturally competent leadership in decision making, organizational development, and human and natural resource management, lead non-profit organizations, lead tribal or other governmental programs, and have the ability to gain admission to graduate or law schools.
Leadership and Communications Goals
Program graduates will:
practice culturally competent leadership in decision making, organizational development, and human and natural resource management.
lead non-profit organizations.
lead tribal or other governmental programs.
be admitted to graduate school or law school.
Leadership and Communications Program Learning Outcomes
Program graduates will be able to:
Use the interpersonal, engagement, and organizational skills necessary to be effective leaders in harmony with Wolakota.
Interpret the historical, intercultural, and international contexts of diverse human experience, with a focus on impacts on tribal governance.
Communicate within the context of changing technology and digital markets.
Incorporate critical thinking into written and oral communication activities.
Conduct research using a variety of methodologies.
Develop and evaluate policies and programs, with an emphasis on sovereignty and nation building.
Articulate the ethical implications of government leadership.
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Communications
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Communication
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Year Five
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Engl 103
Engl 113
LSoc 103
LPol 303
LPol 313
Engl 313
Engl 333
LdCm 423
Engl 433
LdCm
Math 103
SoSc 103
Engl 213
Hum 203
Psy 223
SoSc 313
SoSc 363
Pols 433
SoSc 463
LdCm 483
Lak 103
Lak 223
Pols 203
Lit 203
LdCm 233
LLAW 343
HISA 373
LdCm Elec
LdCm Elec
Free
SpCm 103
MIS 113
Psy 103
Sci Elec
SpCm 223
SpCm 333
Bad 373
Free
Free
Free
Download BA in Leadership and Communication Plan of Study
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts
Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Engl 103
Engl 113
SoSc Elec
LSoc 103
Hum Elec
Matd 103
SpCm 103
Sci Elec
Art 233
Painting I
Bad 133
Lak 103
Art 183
Color tdeory
LArt 103 or
LArt 213
GArt 223
Graphic Design I
GArt 233
Graphic Design II
Art 103
Drawing I
GArt 123
Photoshop
Art 203
Drawing II
Art 283
Web Design
GArt 323
Graduate Project
GArt 133
Illustrator
Download AA in Graphic Arts Plan of Study
2025-2026
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2024-2025
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2023-2024
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2022-2023
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2021-2022
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2020-2021
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2019-2020
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2018-2019
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2017-2018
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
2016-2017
A.A. Graphic Art
B.A. Leadership & Communications
Employment Opportunities for GART Graduates
Tribal Programs
BIA Programs
IHS Outreach
Schools
Non-Profits
Printing Plants
Newspapers
Web Design
Other businesses in marketing, promotions and advertising
The student will also have advanced skills to pursue a higher degree in a more focused field of art study:
Graphic Design (Bachelors and Masters degrees)
Fine Arts (Bachelors and Masters degrees)
Animation (2D and 3D)
Comic Book Illustration
Employment Opportunities for LDCM Graduates
Tribal programs
BIA promotions
IHS outreach
Schools
Colleges
Non-profits
Politics
Advertising
Marketing
Human relations
Fundraising
GED tutors
Grant writers
National Park Service
AmeriCorps
Printing plants
Newspapers
Web design
Other businesses in marketing, promotions and advertising
The student will also have advanced skills to pursue a graduate degree.
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