The students will be taught how to weave Navajo rugs and also understand the oral tradition and history of Navajo weaving. A certificate course in Textile and Weaving at Navajo Technical University requires 31 credit hours and it is designed for a one-year program of study.
Job opportunities in Textile and Weaving include: instructor position, self-employment, textile manager, and fabric designer.
Estimated Cost of Attendance | $14,020 / yr |
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Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
Books and Supplies | $2,200 |
Transportation | $1,600 |
Other Education Costs | $500 |
Textile and Weaving Requirements (33 Credits)
General Education Requirements | Credits |
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ENG-110 Freshman Composition | 3 |
MTH-118 Intro/Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
NAV-225 Diné Philosophy of Education | 3 |
CMP-101 Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Textile and Weaving Core Requirements | |
Semester ONE | Credits |
NAV-103 Introduction to Weaving | 3 |
NAV-105 Navajo Cultural Arts | 3 |
CHM-120 General Chemistry I | 4 |
NAV-211 Navajo History | 3 |
Semester TWO | |
NAV-115 Intermediate Navajo Weaving | 3 |
NAV-120 Advanced Navajo Weaving | 3 |
Total Required Credit Hours | 33 |
Program Advisor
Dr. Paul Platero, Professor of Linguistics and Navajo Language / Department Chair for School of Diné and Law Studies
Email: pplatero@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.786.4160
Ph.D., Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.S., Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology