Program Overview

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies (Certificate)

Overview

The Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies Graduate Certificate is for professional educators who would like to engage in a dynamic, reflective educational space while learning about applying concepts of equity and justice to their teaching practice. You will learn about the evolution of the theory of culturally sustaining pedagogies and how it is distinct from culturally relevant pedagogies. Class include dialogue circles centered on the themes from the required text as well as issues you are having in your educational practice. There will be regular class trips to Tucson-based organizations that are using culturally sustaining pedagogies in their work.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 9 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

• College of Education

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:
  • 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.