Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Education at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Enhance your ability to work ethically and effectively with Indigenous communities through U of I’s Indigenous research and education graduate certificate. Designed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, this certificate prepares you to engage with Indigenous Knowledge Systems, land education and community-based research methods.

Faculty: College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Program in American Indian Studies | Duration: 13 credits | Intake: Fall Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 13 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ANTH 5800 Tribal Nation-Building Seminar: Institution Building and Transforming University Cultures; ANTH 5810 Land Education Seminar: Theory into Practice; ED 5920 Decolonizing, Indigenous, and Action-Based Research Methods; NRS 5840 Indigenous Land/Water Relations and Governance.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Sociologists; Museum Technicians and Conservators; Political Scientists; Interpreters and Translators; Social Science Research Assistants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: No references required; Other requirements: Completion of the CIRE application during the designated application window. During this period, applicants will: Complete an application survey. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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