Earn your graduate certificate in Native American and Indigenous studies

A certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies complements your education in the liberal arts & sciences by helping you to gain deeper insight into cultural diversity and its politics, both within the U.S. and on a global scale. NAIS coursework also offers numerous opportunities to gain enhanced skills in working with tribal communities, and communicating with public audiences about cultural diversity and social justice.

Requirements

The graduate Certificate in Native American and Indigenous studies (NAIS) requires a minimum of 15 semester hours in courses numbered 3000 and above. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.00 in coursework toward the certificate.

Students must contact the NAIS coordinator in order to apply to the certificate program, and they work with the NAIS coordinator to develop a plan of study.

Students who earned an undergraduate certificate in the program may not receive a graduate certificate.

Students may petition for certificate credit for courses that are not on the list. The petition must show that the course contains significant Indigenous content. Before enrolling in any courses, students should contact the NAIS coordinator.