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Legal and Historical Basis for American Indian Healthcare and Policy
Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2026 - 2027
Instruction Method
Online Hybrid (less than one synch session/week)
Start Date
Monday, June 1, 2026
End Date
Monday, June 22, 2026
12-1 pm Eastern time zone – required synchronous
11am-12pm ET – optional synchronous
Monday, 12:00 - 12:50pm
Monday, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Prerequisite
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
If you are interested in health policy, consider this opportunity to study the historical and legislative determinants that have put American Indians at risk for some of the greatest health disparities in the U.S. population. Discover the unique history of policy and legislation that affect American Indian health. Learn from experienced Indigenous policy change-makers about the social, political, and economic conditions that continue to be risk and protective factors in Native America.
Provides a detailed overview of the unique policy issues that form the legal basis for the provision of public health and healthcare services to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Explores the legal and historical basis for the provision of health services by examining laws, policies, and rights that impact AI/AN healthcare and develops policy solutions to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the history and evolution of American Indian (AI) health status and programs
- Identify and explain the unique issues and barriers confronted by AI communities in developing health programs, and patterns of health disparities in the AI population
- Examine the complexity of inter-governmental relationships in AI Health Policy development
- Analyze specific case examples of health policies affecting AI health outcomes and programs
- Propose novel solutions related to health policy development and health programming
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% Assignments
- 10% Live Talks
- 10% Discussion
- 20% Final Exam
Currently working with CTL; recordings in progress. This virtual course meets weekly from noon to 1 pm synchronously, with an optional synchronous meeting from 11 am to noon. Last homework assignment due 6/29/26.