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Graduate Certificate Indigenous Education at Arizona State University

Arizona State University, United States

Programme overview

The microcertificate program in Indigenous education offers a graduate-level credential focused on Indigenous knowledge systems, culturally responsive pedagogy and tribal education policy. Designed for educators, leaders and advocates, the program empowers learners to support Indigenous self-determination and advance equity in schools, communities and educational institutions. GI Bill® benefits This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: American Indian Studies Program  |  Duration: 9 credit hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

9 credit hours Required Core (9 credit hours) IED 502 Indigenous Knowledges in Education (3) IED 510 Indigenous Education and Colonial Histories (3) IED 530 Indigenous Language Education and Revitalization (3)

Career pathways

The microcertificate in Indigenous education strengthens professional pathways in areas involving program coordination, outreach and engagement roles, community-based learning initiatives as well as positions that emphasize sovereignty, self-determination and Indigenous knowledges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in American Indian studies, Indigenous education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admissions application and application fee official transcripts letter of intent short answer questions proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT) or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 9 credit hours

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