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.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Transferable to UW

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.