Indigenous research and education
Certificate, graduate
Bridge communities and honor knowledge
Enhance your ability to work ethically and effectively with Indigenous communities through the University of Idaho’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.
You’ll explore how learning happens in Indigenous contexts, examine Indigenous approaches to STEM, and develop skills to navigate institutions in ways that honor Indigenous priorities. By completing this program, you’ll be equipped to foster respectful partnerships with Tribal communities and support nation building through education and research.
Overview
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Degree fit
This certificate could be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing or hold a graduate degree
- Want specialization in Indigenous research and education
- Work or aspire to roles in:
- Tribal/Indigenous education and learning
- Ethical community-based research with Tribal nations
- STEM education in Indigenous contexts
- Institutional leadership that centers Indigenous knowledge
- Wish to deepen ability to design, conduct, and critically evaluate Indigenous research and education programs
Career outcomes
Current job openings
401 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
$53,187 - Interpreters and Translators
$36,708 - Social Science Research Assistants
$40,241 - Anthropologists and Archeologists
$51,998 - Museum Technicians and Conservators
$31,381
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
- Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP)
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.