The Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages is a four-year (120-unit) undergraduate degree program, taught on the Six Nations campus, in which Mohawk or Cayuga language and grammar are the core areas of study. Graduates develop strong communication, research, evaluation and critical thinking skills in their studies, moving through a program that allows them to develop and demonstrate the ability to identify problems and propose solutions, both individually and collectively, contributing to language revitalization efforts in all its forms.
After successful completion of the first year foundational courses, students will select either the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages degree program or continue with the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages.
Throughout the Honours program, you can expect to have an immersive language experience, taking courses like Master Apprentice, Language Practice, and Language and Grammar 4. Additionally, students will become versed in Indigenous Research Methods and other topics of their choosing.
Students should note that not all courses will be offered every year; therefore, SNP encourages students to make core courses a priority during course registration.
Program of Study
Note: OLC refers to Cayuga language courses; OLM refers to Mohawk language courses. OLG refers to courses taught to both language streams. All courses at Six Nations Polytechnic are 3-unit courses. 120 units of study required.
Level 1 Requirements
24 units of Level 1 Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 1GA3 – Grammar 1A
- OLC/OLM 1GB3 – Grammar 1B
- OLC/OLM 1LA3 – Language 1A
- OLC/OLM 1LB3 – Language 1B
- OLC/OLM 1LL3 – Lifelong Learning 1
- OLC/OLM 1OT3 – Exploring Ogwehoweh Texts
- OLG 1CC3 – Community 1
- OLG 1CM3 – Communication 1: Argumentation, Oration, and Diplomacy
6 units of Level 1 Non-Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 1CT3 – Culture & Tradition 1
- OLC/OLM 1LP3 – Beginner Language Practice
- OLG 1HH3 – Hodinohsó:ni History 1: Cosmology
48 units of Above Level 1 Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 2GA3 – Grammar 2A
- OLC/OLM 2GB3 – Grammar 2B
- OLC/OLM 2LA3 – Language 2A
- OLC/OLM 2LB3 – Language 2B
- OLC/OLM 2LL3 – Lifelong Learning 2
- OLG 2CC3 – Community 2
- OLG 2CM3 – Communication 2: The Scholar’s Voice
- OLC/OLM 3GA3 – Grammar 3A
- OLC/OLM 3GB3 – Grammar 3B
- OLC/OLM 3LA3 – Language 3A
- OLC/OLM 3LB3 – Language 3B
- OLG 3RM3 – Indigenous Research Methods
- OLC/OLM 4GA3 – Grammar 4A
- OLC/OLM 4GB3 – Grammar 4B
- OLC/OLM 4LA3 – Language 4A
- OLC/OLM 4LB3 – Language 4B
Above Level 1 Requirements Continued
Choice of 42 units of Above Level I Non-Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 2CT3 – Culture & Tradition 2
- OLC/OLM 2HL3 – Historical Hodinohsó:ni Languages
- OLC/OLM 2IR3 – Immersion Language 1
- OLC/OLM 2LP3 – Language Practice
- OLC/OLM 2SM3 – Introduction to Hodinohsó:ni Stories 1
- OLC/OLM 2TR3 – Beginner Translation
- OLG 2EA3 – Hodinohsó:ni Astronomy
- OLG 2HH3 – Hodinohsó:ni History 2: Contact to 1800
- OLC/OLM 3CT3 – Culture & Tradition 3
- OLC/OLM 3GV3 – Governance
- OLC/OLM 3IL3 – Immersion Language 2
- OLC/OLM 3LP3 – Language Practice 2
- OLC/OLM 3SF3 – Creative Writing
- OLG 3EB3 – Hodinohsó:ni Botany
- OLG 3FN3 – Hodinohsó:ni Food & Nutrition
- OLG 3HH3 – Hodinohsó:ni History 3: 1800 to Today
- OLG 3LT3 – Ogwehoweh Language & Literatures
- OLG 3MC3 – Hodinohsó:ni Material Culture
- OLG 3ST3 – Special Topics
- OLG 3TR3 – Advanced Translation
- OLC/OLM 4LP3 – Language Practice 3
- OLC/OLM 4MA3 – Master-Apprentice
- OLG 4CA3 – Capstone Project A
- OLG 4CB3 – Capstone Project B
- OLG 4HA3 – Honours Thesis A
- OLG 4HB3 – Honours Thesis B
- OLG 4IS3 – Independent Study
Program of Study – Second Degree
Please note that the courses outlined below are for students who have graduated from the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Language degree and are now completing the Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages degree.
Students must choose 15 units of non-core courses that they did not complete in the Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Language degree.
OLC refers to Cayuga language courses; OLM refers to Mohawk language courses. OLG refers to courses taught to both language streams. All courses at Six Nations Polytechnic are 3-unit courses.
30 units of study required.
18 units of Above Level 1 Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 1OT3 – Exploring Ogwehoweh Texts
- OLG 3RM3 – Indigenous Research Methods
- OLC/OLM 4GA3 – Grammar 4A
- OLC/OLM 4GB3 – Grammar 4B
- OLC/OLM 4LA3 – Language 4A
- OLC/OLM 4LB3 – Language 4B
Choice of 12 units of Above Level I Non-Core Requirements:
- OLC/OLM 2CT3 – Culture & Tradition 2
- OLC/OLM 2HL3 – Historical Hodinohsó:ni Languages
- OLC/OLM 2IR3 – Immersion Language 1
- OLC/OLM 2LP3 – Language Practice 1
- OLC/OLM 2SM3 – Introduction to Hodinohsó:ni Stories
- OLC/OLM 2TR3 – Beginner Translation
- OLG 2EA3 – Hodinohsó:ni Astronomy
- OLG 2HH3 – Hodinohsó:ni History 2: Contact to 1800
- OLC/OLM 3CT3 – Culture & Tradition 3
- OLC/OLM 3GV3 – Governance
- OLC/OLM 3IL3 – Immersion Language 2
- OLC/OLM 3LP3 – Language Practice 2
- OLC/OLM 3SF3 – Creative Writing
- OLG 3EB3 – Hodinohsó:ni Botany
- OLG 3FN3 – Hodinohsó:ni Food & Nutrition
- OLG 3HH3 – Hodinohsó:ni History 3: 1800 to Today
- OLG 3LT3 – Ogwehoweh Language & Literatures
- OLG 3MC3 – Hodinohsó:ni Material Culture
- OLG 3ST3 – Special Topics
- OLG 3TR3 – Advanced Translation
- OLC/OLM 4LP3 – Language Practice 3
- OLC/OLM 4MA3 – Master-Apprentice
- OLG 4CA3 – Capstone Project A
- OLG 4CB3 – Capstone Project B
- OLG 4HA3 – Honours Thesis A
- OLG 4HB3 – Honours Thesis B
- OLG 4IS3 – Independent Study
Pathways
- The Honours Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Languages (HBAOL) is a unique program that has a wide range of course options, allowing students to tailor their degree to meet their individual needs, whether it is purely achieving language proficiency and/or gaining experience within the field of Indigenous research and other topics.
- Contact Admissions for more information regarding the categories of Listener, Audit, or Letter of Permission if you are interested in continuing studies in or outside of a university program.
- Admission is on the basis of an OSSD transcript
- A 65% admission average is required on the best six Grade 12 university or mixed (i.e., 12U or 12M) courses
- Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be considered for admission as a Mature Student with limited course enrollment. Contact the Admissions Officer for more details.
Admission Requirements – Second Degree
- Have a Bachelor of Arts in Ogwehoweh Language (BAOL) degree from Six Nations Polytechnic
- Obtain an overall average of 65% in their BAOL degree
1st Year Fees Total: $7584.00, not including the $30.00 non-refundable application fee*
*based on 30 units of full-time studies; reflects 2025-2026 fee structure.
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