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Program description
The Center for World Indigenous Studies offers certificates through the Center
for Traditional Medicine and the Fourth
World Institute - under our Education Program. Certificate programs
are designed for highly motivated individuals who want to focus their
education under the tutelage of scholar-practitioners in the fields of
inquiry. Indigenous and non-indigenous participants from around the world
enroll in the Certificate Program to work closely with an expert in their
field(s) of interest to further their educational and career objectives.
Degree program option: Participants in the
certificate program often use it as a core program within an advanced
degree such as a MA or Ph.D. For the MA program we work directly with
Vermont College Independent Study degree program. (*) online/distance
learners may have some travel to colloquia depending on the specific MA or
Ph.D. Program.
Certificate-only Participants who are active
professionals, hold advanced degrees, engaged in life-long learning
pursuits or who wish to obtain specific training prior to matriculation
for a university degree also enroll.
Philosophy and Focus: The essence of the program is
individualized, interdisciplinary study providing an integrative approach
to thinking, writing, research, clinical practice, policy development and
critical analysis. All programs emphasize the role of culture, personal
and community health and social change as an underlying foundation of
activities.
Participants receive close guidance in the design, development, and
implementation of their programs and have the opportunity to conduct
independent research or assist in on-going projects of the Center for
World Indigenous Studies or Center for Traditional Medicine. Internships
are offered in Olympia, Washington, USA at the Center's offices.
Program options: Students elect either online/on-site
learning or online/distance learning only (*) programs. All students
undertake coursework online and have direct online and/or phone contact
with their core advisor. Students electing online-onsite incorporate
travel to the centers' locations for seminars, tutorials and internship-
fieldwork opportunities.
For students undertaking the distance-only certificate, internship
hours are undertaken in their locale by arrangement with their advisor.
Coursework and Syllabi: Students may draw from
existing Center for Traditional Medicine or Fourth World Institute
seminars outlined in course syllabi or create their own with the approval
of their core advisor.
Application: Prior to a formal application, you
are encouraged to write a preliminary letter of interest to either Dr.
Leslie Korn for Traditional Healing Arts and Sciences or to Dr. Rudolph C.
Ryser for Fourth World Studies.
Application may be made on-line at: Certificate
Program Education located at http://www.cwis.org/270ed/cert_app.php
Program Structure
- Students work with faculty intensely to define and outline their
course of study. These activities may include seminars, workshops,
self-designed courses, internships/practicum and travel.
Interested?
Contact Faculty or
Academic Advising
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