Sociology for Human Services Certificate

The certificate in Sociology for Human Services seeks to provide students with sociological knowledge and skills that will help them pursue further education and careers in the field of human services. Human service practitioners rely on a broad base of knowledge and skills as they interact with diverse populations to prevent and remediate problems. This certificate provides the student with flexibility in selecting courses that best fit with the student’s areas of interest and future goals while also providing core courses designed to familiarize students with the sociology of human services and enhance skills and preparation for work in these fields. The certificate in Sociology for Human Services is open to students in any major.

Core Courses: 6

SOC 391 - Foundations of Sociological Practice Credits: 3
SOC 392 - Clinical Sociological Practice Credits: 3

Social Stratification Elective: 3

One course from the following:

SOC 361 - Social Stratification Credits: 3
SOC 362 - Racial and Ethnic Minorities Credits: 3
SOC 363 - Sociology of Gender Credits: 3
SOC 452 - Disability and Society Credits: 3

Controlled Electives: 3

One course from the following:

SOC 251 - Sociology of Human Sexuality Credits: 3
SOC 333 - Delinquency and Youth Credits: 3
SOC 357 - Sociology of Aging and the Life-course Credits: 3
SOC 427 - Social Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Credits: 3
SOC 428 - Child Abuse Credits: 3
SOC 448 - Social Welfare Policy Credits: 3

Sociology for Human Services Certificate

Core Courses: 6

Social Stratification Elective: 3

One course from the following:

Controlled Electives: 3

One course from the following:

Total Certificate Requirements: 12