Program Overview

American Indian Higher Education (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in American Indian Higher Education will give you the graduate-level professional development required if you are currently working with or plan to work with American Indian students in higher education, especially in Indian institutions. The program is 12 units, including core and elective courses, and can be completed in conjunction with a graduate degree or as a stand-alone graduate certificate. Some of the competencies you will gain include the ability to apply higher education administrative philosophies, theories and practices to tribal colleges and universities and a strong understanding of current issues affecting American Indians in higher education.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• Graduate College

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.