Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Educational Leadership Curriculum
Required Courses
ISP 805: Critical Indigenous Histories and Philosophies in Education (July/Sum II)
ISP 810: Self-Determination, Sovereignty, and Systems of Indigenous Education (Fall)
ISP 815: Leadership, Advocacy, and Action in Indigenous Education (Spring)
ISP 820: Applied Project in Educational Leadership for Indigenous Populations (June/Sum I)
Cohorts always start with ISP 805 every July and end with ISP 820 every June
Courses are all offered through synchronous Zoom meetings at times friendly to working adults - most often in evenings 4:30-7:00 pm.
Please note, this is a potential plan of study. Please consult with your faculty advisor before enrolling. Please note the required courses must be completed and can not be substituted for other courses.
Portfolio
During the final course (June/Sum I semester) students will complete a practicum and portfolio in which they document their growth in knowledge, dispositions, and performance in the six TEDNA Educational Leadership Standards. Much of the foundational content of this portfolio is built through the entire year of the program in each course.
Graduate Admission
Students will need a 3.0 minimum GPA to enter this program, but students who don’t meet this should reach out to discuss options
Students must also have a bachelor's degree, and submit a personal statement indicating their background information and professional interests that align with the program.
Application Deadline
Admission & Curriculum Resources
The online application is designed to give applicants the ability to submit all supporting documents in one form. We invite you to explore our graduate degree information, review our student resources, and learn more on our knowledgeable faculty and the vibrant community of Lawrence, Kansas.
Program Faculty
Alex Red Corn