Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Ahtna Language

This program is delivered only through Kenai Peninsula College.

The Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Ahtna Language prepares students for learning knowledge, resources, and skills appropriate for a variety of entry-level jobs that use Ahtna Dene language. Students who earn this OEC will be able to certify a level of low intermediate speech ability according to the guidelines of the Ahtna Dene Proficiency Guidelines scale through completion of an oral proficiency assessment. The style of Ahtna taught in this program is in Western and Central dialects.

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

AKNS A101HElementary Ahtna Language I4
AKNS A102HElementary Ahtna Language II4
AKNS A114HAhtna Reading and Writing3
AKNS A292BAlaska Native Language Conversational Fluency Intensive 11-3
AKNS A240HAlaska Native Cultural Orientation: Ahtna3
Total15-17
1

In Ahtna Language

A minimum of 15 credits is required for the degree. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Ahtna Language will be able to:

  • Demonstrate low intermediate speaking proficiency, with conversational speaking skills as described in the Ahtna Dene Proficiency Guidelines standards.
  • Read and comprehend basic Ahtna, including words and sentences pertaining to everyday topics, at a level comparable to their speaking proficiency.
  • Locate and assess Ahtna Dene language resources and reference materials for diverse situations and proficiency levels.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Ahtna history, culture, arts, and issues in the Dena'ina region. 
  • Examine cross-cultural communication, cultural values, and working with Elders.