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Professional Development Certificate in Tribal Courts and Justice Administration

With classes available online on a rolling basis, this program provides a strong foundation in the workings of tribal courts and justice systems, preparing you for a wide range of tribal-justice related careers. The curriculum covers the foundations of Native American law and policy by offering four separate courses, with a focus on federal Indian law, tribal court civil procedure, tribal criminal law, and tribal family law - all taught by nationally and internationally recognized experts and leading University of Arizona faculty in their respective fields. Students earn the certificate by successfully completing three courses of their choosing suited to their professional and career aspirations and goals.

Tuition for students enrolling through this application is $500 for each 3 (three) credit course; a 65% discount on the normal charge of $1,500 per each 3 (three) credit course. The total cost to earn the Professional Development Certificate in Tribal Courts and Justice Administration by taking the three required courses is in fact just $1,500; the normal cost of one course offered for professional development certificate credit by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe - University of Arizona Virtual Microcampus network. For questions please email law-pytmicrocampus@arizona.edu .

No Application Fee Required!

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Students must complete three of the four below courses to complete the Certificate. Select which three courses you are interested, noting that you can modify your selection later.

Courses run for 7.5 weeks as asynchronous online courses in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

LAW 450A: Native American Law and Policy (3 credits) [Next session: 08/21/24-10/11/24]
LAW 469 Native American Family and Domestic Relations Law (3 credits) [Next session: 08/21/24-10/11/24]
LAW 467 Tribal Courts Practice and Procedure (3 credits) [Next session: 10/12/2024 - 12/06/2024]
LAW 468 Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits) [Next session: 10/12/2024 - 12/06/2024]

Payments for the courses are due one week prior to the course commencing.

If you’re happy with the course selection you made above, you are welcome to proceed with the payment. Please note that, in the case that you wish to withdraw from the course, refunds cannot be issued but paid tuition can be transferred to another course in the Certificate. Once you have submitted this application, please visit our Payment Information Webpage to complete the payment process and secure your seat.

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