CERT
Certificate

Global Indigenous Knowledge

Our online Certificate in Global Indigenous Knowledge offers an in-depth look at Indigenous cultures, histories, and perspectives from around the world.

You’ll explore topics like environmental sustainability, spirituality, social justice, and oral histories through a global lens. This certificate is ideal for students interested in equity, diversity, and inclusion, and can enhance careers in education, advocacy, government, the arts, and human services. Whether you're looking to broaden your worldview or apply Indigenous knowledge in your field, this flexible program equips you to lead with understanding and purpose. 

Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.

Certificate in Global Indigenous Knowledge

CERT
Earn your Certificate in Global Indigenous Knowledge online and explore diverse Indigenous perspectives while building valuable insights for careers in advocacy, education, and public service. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

16

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

    • Course List: 

       

       

    • INDG 2005 

      Introduction to Global Indigenous Knowledge & Thought 

       

    • INDG 3010 Contextualizing Indigenous Peoples: A Global Perspective (Or Contemporary Issues, Resilience, and Transformation in Indigenous Knowledge) 

    • INDG 3025 

      Writing the Indigenous Knowledge PLA 

       

    • INDG Capstone in Global Indigenous Knowledge: Applied Learning 

       

       

    • Electives Include 

       

       

    • INDG 2010 

      Introduction to Native American Studies 

       

    • HIST 2015 

      Native American Histories & Cultures: Introduction 

       

    • INDG 3015 

      First Peoples of North America  

       

    • INDG 3005 

      Anishinaabe Studies: History Culture & the Environment 

       

    • INDG 3020 

      Living History: Little Bighorn from a Cheyenne Perspective 

       

    • LITR 3080 

      Native American Literature 

       

    • INDG 4010

      Native American Plants: Decolonizing Indigenous Knowledge  

       

    • INDG 4025 

      Roots & Routes of African Diaspora Resistance 

       

    • INMS 4025

      Topics in Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary Studies  

       

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply

Build Knowledge for Inclusive Impact 

What you'll learn

  • Understand global Indigenous perspectives 
  • Apply Indigenous knowledge in context
  • Engage with DEI through cultural analysis
  • Develop interdisciplinary critical thinking

Prepare for Careers with Cultural Insight

This certificate supports meaningful work across fields like: 

  • Community advocacy 
  • Human services 
  • Policy and public administration 
  • Environmental and sustainability work 
  • Education and cultural programming 
Career Services
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Interested? Take the Next Steps

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Advance Your Career with Global Cultural Awareness 

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Our faculty and advisors will help you stay on track, deepen your knowledge, and apply what you learn to create real impact in your community or career. 

 

 

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How To Get Credits

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Apply for This Program

Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

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