CD 613 - Introduction to Native Community Development

This course is designed as a base knowledge course for students currently working within or in partnership with native communities or considering working in this area. Students taking this course will develop a basic understanding within the context of community development of the diversity of tribal structures and cultures and the unique history and jurisdictional considerations of these nations. Course topics will include: working with tribes, Federal and Indian relations, and governance and cultural issues. Students taking this course will complete a holistic analysis and conceptual mapping of a tribe. This course is required before students may take other courses in this track. This course is available only to graduate students registered in the Community Development specialization. Credits: 3

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