Navajo Technical University

Associate of Arts

An A.A. degree provides a foundation in general education including courses in mathematics, humanities and social sciences, communication, and natural sciences. Students may transfer their degree credits to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the arts or sciences.

Crisis Management

Counseling: Crisis Management and Suicide Prevention

The purpose of the Associate of Arts degree in Counseling with a concentration in Crisis Management & Suicide Prevention. The program is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs as Behavioral Health Technicians with the Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health Services, and student may continue to obtain a baccalaureate degree in Counseling or Psychology. 

Substance Use

Counseling: Substance Use Disorder

The purpose of the Associate of Arts degree in Counseling with a concentration in Substance Use Disorder. The program is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs as Behavioral Health Technicians with the Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health Services, and student may continue to obtain a baccalaureate degree in Counseling or Psychology. 

Justice

Criminal Justice

The Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice will provide a pathway for Navajo Police Officers who hold an NTU Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement, and better prepare those officers to compete for front-line supervisory positions. 

General Studies

General Studies

The purpose of the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is to provide a flexible degree program that allows students to complete their degree by attending classes that focus primarily on general education courses, yet provides insight into a variety of potential academic pathways for those who are undecided about a major.