Academic Program Proposal

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The Johns Hopkins University
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Doctor of Public Health (Dr.PH)Indigenous Health Area of Concentration (AoC)6/21/2025
Indigenous Health Area of Concentration (AoC) Program Description
The AOC will prepare scholars with the practical skills and theoretical foundations to address public health issues facing indigenous populations within the United States and globally. By providing courses created and taught by indigenous faculty and faculty with a commitment to the health of indigenous people, this AOC provides students with the tools needed to be leaders in addressing health challenges within indigenous communities.