NAIS 4400 Tribal Leadership Practicum
This course incorporates reflective work in tribal leadership in a practical setting. The student will complete supervised practicum work in areas affecting American Indians, which may include politics, economics, education, law, or human services. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
Agency Operation, Organization, Funding, Mission, and Tribal Population Served
Ethical Issues
Cultural Issues
Applied American Indian Studies
Confidentiality
Tribal Leadership
Supervisory Roles
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Plan a supervised practicum at an approved agency/program.
2. Evaluate the mission; operations, service population, organization and funding of their field experience agency.
3. Critique ethical issues within the tribal agency/program.
4. Analyze cultural issues observed or experienced during the practicum.
5. Integrate academic concepts and tribal leadership skills in the field experience.
6. Evaluate whether this type of program might be a good fit for the student in terms of future employment and/or as a tribal leader.