Program Overview

Indigenous Health (Certificate)

Overview

Indigenous health looks at the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples - of which there are 300 million to 500 million globally, including 5,000 groups in more than 70 countries - with an emphasis on models and frameworks that are rooted in culture, language, identity, place and community history. Worldwide, Indigenous communities have disproportionately worse health outcomes than the population at large. This graduate certificate examines the context, such as resource constraints, public health threats compounding health inequity, and challenges to public health personnel. The program's aim is to increase the capacity of the current and future public health workforce for Indigenous groups.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 13 Units

Department / Academic Unit

• Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

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.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Additional Requirements

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