Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Educational Leadership Curriculum
Program structure
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Program Curriculum
- Full list of required courses and their length below.
- Course 1 Sum II/July (3 hrs) – online synchronous Zoom, multiple meetings per week
- Course 2 Fall (3 hrs) – online synchronous Zoom, Mondays 4:30-7:00 pm
- Course 3 Spring (3 hrs) – online synchronous Zoom, Mondays 4:30-7:00 pm
- Course 4 Summer I/June (3 hrs) – online synchronous Zoom, multiple meetings per week
- …then new cohort starts again
- Credit hours required to graduate: 12
- Typical timeline to complete this degree: 1 year (July-June)
- Course structure: Synchronous Zoom
Required Courses
Courses
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.
Graduate Admission
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Application Deadline
April 1, 2026
Summer semester (July session) entry only
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
Director and Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies, Associate Vice Chancellor for Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives