Culturally-Based Native Health, Certificate

Total number of hours for the program: 12.

The Culturally-Based Native Health Program is a collaborative initiative between Western Carolina University, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Wake Forest University. Our mission is to provide a culturally-oriented approach to training for health professionals serving Native peoples, grounded in a tribal community, and integrated into the core of the University. This is an interdisciplinary Certificate in Culturally-Based Native Health and requires 12 credit hours. As an interdisciplinary program, this Certificate is not intended as transitional to a master’s degree. All courses are offered online.

Required Courses

NAS 470 - Cherokee Culture and History Credits: 3
NAS 474 - Issues in Indian Health Credits: 3

Elective Courses

NAS 452 - The Roots of Health Disparities in Native American Populations Credits: 3
NAS 471 - Indigenous and Western Psychologies Credits: 3
NAS 472 - Healing the Wounded Native Child Credits: 3
NAS 476 - American Indian Tobacco and Substance Use Credits: 3