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.