• A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% or equivalent (U of S grade system equivalent) in last two years of study.
• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Master of Arts or equivalent in related field from a recognized college or university.

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

12 credit units of which a minimum 9 credit units must be in Indigenous Studies* including:

• INDG 802.3 or equivalent
• INDG 803.3 
• A minimum 3 credit units in one of the following areas:
  • Governance
  • Development
  • Gender
  • History, Language, Culture
• 3 credit units in INDG or another discipline as approved by the student’s supervisor and advisory committee
• INDG 990.0
• INDG 996.0 
• Additional classes may be taken as determined and approved by the student’s supervisor and advisory committee.
• Second language requirement; a reading and writing competency in a second language that relates to the student's dissertation research (please contact the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for information)
• Dissertation defense
• Doctoral candidacy assessment