Haskell Indian Nations University

155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, KS 66046

http://www.haskell.edu/

School Description

Provided by Haskell Indian Nations University

Haskell has an average enrollment of over 1000 students each semester. Students represent federally recognized tribes from across the United States and are as culturally diverse as imaginable. Students select programs that will prepare them to enter baccalaureate programs in elementary teacher education, American Indian studies, business administration, and environmental science; to transfer to another baccalaureate degree-granting institution; or to enter directly into employment. Haskell continues to integrate American Indian/Alaska Native culture into all its curricula. This focus of the curriculum, besides its intertribal constituency and federal support through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, makes Haskell unique and provides exciting challenges as Haskell moves into the 21st century.

The mission of Haskell Indian Nations University, a land grant institution, is to serve members of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native nations as authorized by Congress and in partial fulfillment of treaty and trust obligations. With student learning as its focus, Haskell embraces the principles of sovereignty and self-determination through a culturally based holistic lifelong learning environment that promotes and upholds respect, rights, and responsibility.

Each semester, the Campus Activity Association, an agency of the Student Government, sponsors a variety of entertainment, including comedians, concerts, dances, excursions, and film nights. Among the most popular student activities are visits to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City and a Major League Baseball game. The Association reduces the cost of the ticket and provides transportation for students without cars.

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Haskell Indian Nations University

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Haskell Indian Nations University is a four-year degree-granting university in Lawrence, Kansas, which offers post-high school education to members of federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States. Students are required to pay semester fees similar to many other colleges in the United States. In 2007-2008, the fee totals summed to $215. Typical enrollment is approximately 1,000 representing 150 tribes and all 50 states. A set of 12 buildings on the campus has been named a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

History

Haskell was formed as the United States Indian Industrial Training School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1884. Haskell was originally an Indian boarding school for 15 students and provided agricultural education for grades one through five. The emphasis was on assimilation — teaching the students to become members of the dominant society. The school’s name was changed to Haskell Institute in 1887 to honor Dudley Haskell, the U.S. Representative from Kansas who was responsible for the school being located in Lawrence. A semi-military system was initiated where students wore uniforms and marched to their classes and exercised regularly. Campus facilities included a brig, or jail for unruly students. By 1894 there were 606 students enrolled, representing 36 states. Haskell expanded its academic training beyond the eighth grade to include "normal school".

Haskell began offering college level classes in 1927. Haskell Institute graduated its last high school level class in 1965. In 1970 the college was accredited as Haskell Indian Junior College and offered only college-level classes.

A set of 12 historic buildings on the campus was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

In 1993, with the addition of a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary teacher education, the Board of Regents changed the name to Haskell Indian Nations University.

Haskell offers majors in American Indian studies, environmental science, business administration, and elementary teacher education.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
918
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 420
Students Receiving Aid:
68%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 10
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Haskell Indian Nations University

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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      • Natural Resources/Conservation
        A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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      • General Studies
        An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.
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  • Business

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      • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Radio & Television Technician
      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.
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  • Education

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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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      • Health and Physical Education
        A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Natural Sciences
      A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological sciences.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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    • Public Administration
      A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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      • Environmental Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
      • American Indian/Native American Studies
        This program studies the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of at least one of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present. The program places emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems, but it includes reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Men 53%
Women 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 100%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 95%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Central States Football League)
Basketball (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 420    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 420    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,650 49%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,027 40%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 164 3%  
Any Aid:
  68%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 46% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 10.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Recommended

College Advice

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Question: What kind of classes should i take to become a occupational therapist?

Im am going to haskell indian nations university, just to get my basics done and then transfer to another school later... just because it is cheaper... a lot cheaper. I want to know what kind of classes should i take that would transfer to Ku or a community college. Please help because my adviser sucks.
13 months ago

Best Answer

You need your general education requirements such as English, math, social sciences and others (check what KU requires). You should take biology, psychology (several), anatomy & physiology and human development. If your first school doesn't have, then you would take them at the next school.

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