Tribal Management and Emergency Services Minor
Program Overview
The Tribal Management and Emergency Services Minor equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, historical, and cultural challenges faced by Native Governments in managing emergency services and disaster response. The minor covers foundational Indian law, vulnerable populations, government-to-government relations, tribal economies, and contemporary issues in emergency management. This knowledge prepares students for careers in tribal management and emergency services, where they can effectively address the unique needs of Native communities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Tribal Management and Emergency Services Minor provides an in-depth cross-section of the tribal management and emergency services profession. It focuses on the unique challenges faced by Native Governments in managing emergency services and disaster response within the context of tribal sovereignty and federal regulations. The program emphasizes the complex legal, historical, and cultural issues affecting tribal government management and the provision of crisis response services to Native communities.
Outline:
The minor requires 18 credit hours with grades of C- or better. The following courses are required:
- EMGT 2500 DISASTERS AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS (3 credits)
- EMGT 3020 FEDERAL/TRIBAL GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (3 credits)
- EMGT 4020 PROTECTING AND SUSTAINING TRIBAL ECONOMIES (3 credits)
Other:
- There are currently over 570 recognized U.S. Tribal Nations.
- Each tribal nation possesses inherent sovereignty and rights of self-governance.
- Tribal nations are expected to comply with federal emergency and disaster laws and regulations to obtain federal assistance.
- Federal emergency and disaster laws and regulations are complex and require tribal nations to cooperate with local, state, and federal governments.
- Threats to tribal communities are often compounded by a lack of resources existing in reservation populations.
