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For more information on certificates available in the field of applied Indigenous studies, please visit the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies website.



Indigenous and Tribal Nation-building, Graduate Certificate

This certificate program provides additional training for current students as well as professionals who desire training specifically in leadership, governance, administration and management within indigenous communities.

The coursework provides education and training for both degree and non-degree seeking students.  The program provides professional training for current students, as well as those in the public or private sector working in, for, or with Indigenous nations and communities and Indigenous Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).  The program is also appropriate for those working in non-Indigenous government agencies in positions where they must engage with Indigenous nations and communities.

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University Requirements

  • Graduate certificate programs require a minimum of 12 credit hours. Many certificate programs require more than 12 credit hours.

    No more than one 400-level NAU course (3 or 4 units) may be used on a certificate program.

    No more than 25% of the units required for the certificate program may be transferred from another university.

    A 400-level course (undergraduate course) completed at another university is not eligible for transfer credit.

    A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be achieved to obtain a graduate certificate. No more than three units of coursework with a grade of "C" may be used in a certificate program.

    A graduate student may pursue a graduate certificate concurrently with a graduate degree. Each graduate degree program must decide which, if any, certificate courses can be counted toward the graduate degree.

    Students who are admitted to a graduate certificate program will be eligible for the official posting of the graduate certificate to their transcripts when all applicable coursework has been successfully completed and approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College.
  • Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program).  See the “Details” tab for additional information.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion18
Major GPA3.0
Foreign LanguageA foreign language may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Some online/blended courseworkRequired

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Additional Admission Requirements
  • Admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
    • Online application required (www.nau.edu/graduateapply ). Details on admission requirements are included in the online application.
    • Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 gpa (scale is 4.0 = "A"), or the equivalent
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    • For more details on these admission requirements, please visit http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissions/Graduate-Admissions-Policy/ .
    • International students have additional admission requirements: http://nau.edu/GradCol/Admissions/International/.
Certificate Requirements

  • Take the following 18 units:

    • AIS 503, AIS 504, AIS 530, AIS 550, AIS 585, AIS 590 

    To complete the certificate, students must earn a grade of B or higher in 15 of the 18 units, and C or higher in the remaining 3 credits.

    Students enrolled full time in both the Fall and Spring semesters can complete the certificate program in one year. Students enrolled part time may take up to six years to complete the program.
  • This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate.  Under both circumstances, federal financial aid can be used for this certificate.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
     

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