Race and Social Justice Graduate Certificate Contact Information and Application Instructions
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| College: | Arts and Sciences | |||
| Department: | Institute for the Study of "Race" and Social Justice | Social Sciences Building, Room 1103 | (505) 277-3101 | F: (505) 277-8805 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Nancy López | nlopez@unm.edu | (505) 277-3101 | F: (505) 277-8805 |
| Staff Advisor: | Shoshana Handel | shandel@unm.edu | (505) 277-2501 | F: (505) 277-8805 |
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Race and Social Justice graduate certificate program at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application deadlines, instructions, and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM and demonstrate English proficiency. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadlines | |
| This program has a rolling application deadline. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants will normally be notified within 30 days of submitting the application. |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | If you are a current UNM graduate student who will be adding the certificate to your current degree, Select: Arts & Sciences>Race and Social Justice>Race and Social Justice>Currently seeking graduate degree. If you are not a current graduate student and are applying to the certificate only, Select: Arts & Sciences>Race and Social Justice>Race and Social Justice>Certificate Only (GCERT-RSJ) |
| Letter of Intent | In two to three single-spaced pages, please address the following questions: 1. Why are you interested in the study of race and social justice? 2. Discuss your own lived racial experiences in relation to your understanding of race. 3. How do you see the study of race and social justice connecting with your current graduate degree program? What impact do you hope to make after graduation? |
| Writing Sample | A writing sample of at least 500 words is required. Topic is not important, as we are looking for your ability to communicate your ideas in writing. Most applicants send a term paper, article or report. Check with us if you have any questions about this requirement. |
| CV/Resume | A current resume is required. |
| Special Requirements | Please complete the program's supplemental document and upload it to the Special Requirements section of the application. |
| Recommendations | Not required. |
Contacts for Questions and Further Information | |
| Graduate Coordinator | Emma Tomingas-Hatch etomingashatch@unm.edu 505-277-1546 |
| Faculty Advisor | Dr. Nancy López nlopez@unm.edu |
Click here to visit the program website | |
