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Applied Social Sciences
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The certificate program in applied social sciences at University of Maryland Global Campus helps prepare you to apply social science tools and concepts to practical problems. The program helps equip you with updated knowledge and skills for identifying and solving social problems in communities, families, and the workplace. You’ll develop a deep understanding of social science concepts and learn to identify stakeholders, apply expert knowledge, communicate evidence, and present and defend solutions to relevant parties.
Program Highlights
- Apply knowledge: Apply advanced social science knowledge, tools, and concepts to practical problems.
- Present solutions: Identify stakeholders, communicate evidence, and present and defend your solutions.
- Examine aging: Examine how different cultures interpret and address aging and the life cycle.
- Develop your skills: Develop skills in identifying and solving social problems in communities, families, and the workplace.
- Apply research: Apply sociological perspectives and research to analyze processes.
- Study public health: Apply the perspectives of medical anthropology to promote individual and public health.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
Choose four courses from the following:
- (3 Credits, ANTH 350)
- (3 Credits, ANTH 351)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 354)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 386)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 350)
Career Preparation
This certificate program is designed to help you apply advanced social science knowledge and tools to practical problems.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.