Tucson,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in American Indian Higher Education in Tucson United States | University of Arizona
University of Arizona
|
Tucson United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,996
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The American Indian Studies Program (AIS), together with the Center for the Study of Higher Education, provides a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in American Indian Higher Education. To earn this certification, participants need to finish a 12-credit curriculum comprising required and optional classes. This graduate-level program aims to enhance professional skills for those currently engaged with or aspiring to support Native American students in postsecondary education, particularly at tribal colleges and universities. The certificate can be pursued alongside a graduate/professional degree or independently.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to the Certificate Program in American Indian Higher Education. Students with earned majors in departments other than H ED or AIS may apply. The application procedure is a two-fold process with consideration by the department and by the UA Graduate College
Personal statement (3-5 pages) about your interest in the certificate program
One Letter of Recommendation from faculty or supervisors who can attest to your achievements and academic potential
Electronic copies of Official Transcripts from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate). A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average based on a 4.0 scale is required for admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Personal statement (3-5 pages) about your interest in the certificate program
One Letter of Recommendation from faculty or supervisors who can attest to your achievements and academic potential
Electronic copies of Official Transcripts from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate). A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average based on a 4.0 scale is required for admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Tuition
USD
16,996