Degrees Offered | Spokane Tribal College

Liberal Arts

For the student in search of a broad education rather than for training in a particular occupation, the Liberal Arts Department offers a rewarding degree program. A Liberal Arts degree prepares students for many kinds of careers because the coursework gives them the skills, knowledge, and perspectives needed to succeed.

The program consists of two years of studies in the different branches of Social Science, Humanities, and Fine Arts. After graduating with this degree, a student is better prepared to enter the work force or transfer into a bachelor’s degree program for further studies.

We believe that a good education empowers people and that empowered individuals promote positive social change. We want our students to acquire academic skills along with increased self-awareness. The department offers a variety of courses designed to spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity. The Liberal Arts Department is also strongly committed to integrating Native American history, culture, and viewpoint into all classes. Liberal Arts majors graduate with a better understanding of themselves, their community, and their place in the world. More info...

Native American Studies

The Native American Studies Program is committed to studying the historic experience, the contributions, and the contemporary life of the Native Peoples of North America. The principles and values of the People of the Flathead Nation are as vital in modern life as they have been through the millennia. Students will discover an often unreported history while learning about a worldview that contrasts greatly with our modern technocratic, capitalistic society.

The curriculum examines the history, language, art, and traditions of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’ Orielle peoples. Course work also includes North American Indian history, federal policy, and the contemporary issues that shape the lives of Indians in today’s world. More info...

A Certificate of Completion can also be earned in one year (see below), versus the two-year A.A. Degree.

Business Technology

The Associate of Applied Science Business Technology Degree offers a combination of office and business skills and concepts for employment purposes.

The curriculum focuses on both manual and computerized accounting, computer applications, oral and written communication, and business management competencies necessary for entry-level positions. This AAS degree prepares students for advanced office positions as well as business technology positions. More info...

Office Professions

The Office Professions program provides students with two Certificates of Completion that develop essential skills in computer proficiency, communication, human relations, and office responsibilities necessary to become office professionals.

• The Office Professions Certificate option prepares students for entry-level employment.
• A Medical Office Clerk option provides training for positions in medical offices.

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Native Studies

The curriculum examines the history, language, art, and traditions of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’ Orielle peoples. Course work also includes North American Indian history, federal policy, and the contemporary issues that shape the lives of Indians in today’s world. More info...