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Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644

 

Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle AZ, 86503
Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700

 

Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 1203, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596

 

Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580, Kirtland, NM 87417
Phone: 505.609.5020/5017

 

Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327
Phone: 505.782.6010

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Master of Arts

Grow with Navajo Technical University, while earning your Master of Arts degree. A bachelor degree, in science or art, is required to obtain your Master degree. Help make Navajo Nation that much better with an advance degree as other degrees are developed in the coming years. Make a contribution to the quality education Diné need and make Navajo Nation better educated.

Graduates of the program will obtain professional benefits from their experience as graduate students. Typical roles for the graduates, in addition to their bachelor degree, immediately after their graduation will be:

  • K-12 Cultural Teachers
  • Health Care Workers
  • Community Workers
  • Behavioral Health Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Traditional Culture & Language Teachers
  • Diné Language Teachers
  • Community Leaders
  • Tribal Council Leaders
  • Department Leaders

Federal regulations require institutions participating in student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV eligible education programs.

Admissions Requirements

Submit a complete admission application package for admission. All supporting documents need to be on file at the university to be considered for admission. Documents needed are:

  1. A completed and signed NTU Graduate Program Admissions Application.
  2. Copy of Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or an official record of enrollment that indicates membership with a federally recognized Indian Tribe for all Native American students.
  3. All higher education official transcripts are required to be on file prior to official admissions into the program.
  4. Submit three current letters of recommendation
  5. Submit a 500-word statement in Diné bizaad or English mentioning your:
    • motivation for graduate study, and any other information you believe will assist the Graduate Admission Committee (GAC) to consider your application for graduate admission
        Consider including the following in your statement:
      • academic and professional goals,
      • research interest,
      • relevant prior experiences,

 

Other Requirements

  • Fluency in Diné is not a requirement. Proficiency in Diné and English languages will be expected of Culture, Language & Leadership graduate students. Students will have the opportunity to increase their proficiency in the Diné language by taking courses at their proficiency level.
  • All students will be tested for proficiency in the Dine’ language by the University. Verbal, reading and written exams in the Dine’ language will be conducted after admission notification. Each student will be informed when their exams will be scheduled after the admission notification.
  • Applicants are solely responsible for compiling their own credentials. Collect all documents in SEALED envelopes of official transcripts and letters of recommendation. Documents submitted in unsealed envelopes will not be accepted, which will be returned to you. All documents submitted in support of your application will become a permanent part of the University records and are not returnable nor copies made at any time.
  • Copy of CIB (if applicable)
  • Copy of Social Security Card
  • Copy of Covid Vaccination or Exemption Form

 

Estimated Cost of Attendance$16,420/academic year
Tuition and Fees $2,360
Housing and Meals $7,360
Books and Supplies $2,600
Transportation $1,600
Personal/Misc $2,500

 

Graduate Admissions Application Course Outline Degree Checkoff List

 

For further information contact:
Natalie R. Desiderio
Administrative Assistant
Graduate Studies & Undergraduate Diné Studies
ndesiderio@navajotech.edu
505.387.7520
505.387.7374

 

Contact NTU

Navajo Technical University
Lowerpoint Road, State Hwy 371
Crownpoint, NM 87313

Phone: 505.387.7401
Fax: 505.786.5644


Chinle Instructional Site
PO Box 849, Chinle, AZ 86503

Phone: 928.674.5764
Fax: 928.674.5700


Teec Nos Pos Instructional Site
PO Box 848, Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514

Phone: 928.656.3600
Fax: 928.656.3596


Kirtland Instructional Site
40 Road 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 609-5020/5017
(Located off of Highway 64 next to Judy Nelson Elementary School in Kirtland, NM)


Zuni Instructional Site
67 301 North, Zuni, NM 87327

Phone: 505.782.6010