Study at Diné College Diné College is a tribally-controlled, two-year community college offering its main campus in Tsaile, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1968 as a higher education institution for people of the Navajo tribes living in the states of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. The college offers a number of associate degrees and certificate programs in a wide range of subjects. Diné College is organized into the following academic divisions:
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Business and Applied Science
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Center for Diné Studies
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Humanities, Fine Arts, Communications
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Math, Science, and Technology
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Center for DinTeacher Education
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
The athletics teams of
Diné College are known as the Warriors. The official mascot of the college is the Warrior. Students from
Diné College participate in intercollegiate cross country, archery and rodeo championships.
Profile of Diné
CollegeDiné College is located in Tsaile, AZ (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by
Diné College is the Associate's degree.
Course Topics
The school is known for its programs in fine arts, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Diné College Selectivity
Diné College is an open-admission school.
Faculty
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Student Enrolment
Diné College had 1, 657 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at
Diné College are 40 years old or older.
Student Life
The school has a residential or campus feel.
Diné College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. The school reports its educational mission is:
"Diné
College is a public institution of higher education chartered by the Navajo Nation. The mission of
Diné College is to apply the Sa'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoon principles to advance quality student learning:
through thinking, planning living and assurance;
in study of Dine language, history and culture;
in preparation for further studies and employment in a multi-cultural and technological world;
in fostering social responsibility, community service and scholarly research that contribute to the social, economic and cultural well being of the Navajo Nation. "
Diné College Programs and Degrees
General Category | General Category | Most Common Majors | Liberal Arts | 117 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, Native American studies, Native American languages | Education and Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, early childhood Education | Business and Management | 26 | business management, business | Science | 12 | biological and biomedical sciences | office and Administration | 9 | office management | Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer science | Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies | Family and Social Work | 2 | social work | Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science | Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses | Medicine | 0 | public health courses |
Contact: Diné
College
Tsaile, AZ 86556
General Phone: (520) 724-6600
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