Dr. Warne teaching Indigenous Health students

Indigenous Health Ph.D.

Your hard work can close the gap in disease disparities for diverse populations.

UND's doctoral degree in Indigenous Health is the first of its kind in the United States or Canada. It will give you a deeper understanding of the unique health issues facing Indigenous populations. With its evidence-based approach to Indigenous health, the program prepares you to join the elite group of forward-thinking, culturally aware experts. We are setting new standards in the promoting Indigenous Health worldwide.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
3 years
Credit hours:
60

Why earn a doctorate in Indigenous Health?

Application Deadlines
Summer:
Dec. 1* | Feb. 1

*Denotes priority deadline for Summer semester start.

Graduate extremely qualified and well-positioned to provide insightful leadership on Indigenous health issues from the tribal to global level. UND’s online program with campus visits is perfect for professionals who’ve earned their Master of Public Health degree. It’s also well-suited for those with a master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration or related field.

In-Demand Indigenous Health Degree

  • Unique histories and the impact of colonization on Indigenous Peoples necessitates culturally and scientifically grounded research to identify effective solutions to Indigenous health challenges.
  • The demand for expert administrators to coordinate the health needs of worldwide Indigenous populations is at an all-time high. In fact, the United Nations has established a Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues — covering everything from health and education to social development and environment. The renowned World Health Organization also requires professionals with similar strengths.
  • In the United States alone, there are over 570 federally recognized tribes. They have their own combination of health departments and programs that require well-trained, knowledgeable administrators, researchers, evaluators and managers. The nation’s Indian Health Service (IHS) covers epidemiology research and comprehensive health services at its headquarters and 12 more divisions spread across the country.
  • Together, the IHS and tribes operate more than 150 hospitals and clinics. This creates a large demand for well-coordinated and culturally appropriate public health programming, research and policy development. With such an enormous scope, experts in resource development also are in high demand.

Work with Acclaimed Indigenous Health Scholars

The Indigenous scholars at UND are unprecedented in their education, years of experience, scholarship and diversity. They include:

Indigenous Health Ph.D. at UND

  • Choose either the academic or applied track. The first for those who want to lead at a university, and the second for those seeking careers within Indigenous communities.

  • Students must complete a dissertation. UND anticipates all will have publish-ready material. Our dedicated faculty will help students find opportunities to present their work at national and international conferences.

  • Students can live anywhere while they earn their doctorate. Curriculum is available online with interactive video and requires two weeklong on-site sessions.

  • Grow your network by joining national and international Indigenous Health organizations

  • Study abroad with partnering universities in Norway, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. 

  • Conduct research at our Indigenous Trauma & Resilience Research Center or American Indian Collaborative Research Network (AICoRN).

Indigenous Health Careers 

80K

Average annual salary for university or tribal college faculty

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

91K

Average annual salary for health researchers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

This program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers:

  • Health researcher
  • Health program evaluator
  • Health policy analyst
  • University or tribal college faculty
  • Tribal health director
  • Health program administrator
  • Indigenous health consultant
  • Nonprofit administrator
  • Public health officer
What’s being built here is unprecedented. Nothing like this exists in the world.Dr. Donald WarneChair, Department of Indigenous Health

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World's First Indigenous Health Program

Become a forward-thinking, culturally aware expert

Gain a deeper understanding of the unique health issues facing Indigenous populations.

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