Indigenous research and education

Applicants for the indigenous research and education graduate certificate must meet the following degree-specific admission 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.
  • Upload a personal statement outlining interest in Indigenous research and education and how the certificate aligns with their academic or professional goals.
  • Participate in an interview with program staff.
  • Selected applicants will join a cohort of 12 students who they will complete the certificate program with.

Program availability

• Semester intake: Summer, Fall, Spring
  • Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
• Deadlines: General application deadlines

For more information, check the Graduate Certificate page.

Department contact: Crissy Oliver; coliver@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

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, visit Financial Aid.

Learn more about cost of attendance.

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

For more information, visit Cultivating Indigenous Research Communities for Leadership in Education and STEM (CIRCLES).

Core areas of study

1. American Indian and Indigenous Knowledge systems
2. Land education theory and practice
3. Competence in Indigenous and community-based methodologies within a specific field
4. Completion of a research-based presentation

Hands-on learning

You will participate in experiential land-based learning activities with Indigenous and allied multi-disciplinary researchers and educators. You will also create a self-directed field experience where you’ll explore how concepts of land education are applied in practice through Tribal-led education and natural resources programs, schools or informal community settings.