Applied Social Sciences (Certificate)

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The certificate program in applied social sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences' School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the West campus prepares students to apply social science tools to real-world problems.

The certificate program in applied social sciences prepares students to apply social science tools to real-world problems. Students collaborate to develop case studies, engage in fieldwork, and learn both how to apply expert knowledge and how to communicate evidence. Working with stakeholders, students identify and solve problems, reform managerial structures and organizational systems, and drive social change.

The certificate program is recommended for students with academic or career interests in human resources, administration, journalism, social work, business, community and civic work, as well as politics, organizing and advocacy, public policy, education and sustainability.

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Applied Social Sciences (Certificate)

Offered by
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

Location
West

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Program requirements

The certificate in applied social sciences requires a minimum of 15 credit hours (at least 12 must be upper division). Students are encouraged to take courses that develop breadth rather than limiting their selection to courses in one particular discipline.
Twelve credit hours must be completed through the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. A maximum of six credit hours may be shared between the certificate and a New College major.
The certificate requires six core credit hours and nine credit hours of electives. Electives are not limited to the certificate elective list; students should see their academic advisor prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours of individualized instruction or internship may be applied toward the certificate.
Only courses in which a student received a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher may be used to meet the certificate requirements.
Required Core Courses -- 6 credit hours
Elective Courses (minimum 6 upper-division) -- 9 credit hours
Students will select nine credit hours from courses where an applied project is assigned within a specific context. Selected courses must come from at least two of the following prefixes: ASB, JHR, POS, SBS or SOC.
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

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