Sociology, Graduate Certificate

The Sociology Graduate Certificate program provides opportunities to apply sociological perspectives and research to real-world issues. It serves students who want to extend their study of sociology to the graduate level, and it is designed specifically for high school teachers and community college instructors who need graduate-level coursework in sociology to expand their knowledge of the discipline and/or to gain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) faculty qualifications for accreditation.

Program Highlights

• Outstanding preparation for teaching high-quality concurrent enrollment or community college courses.

• Highly accomplished faculty.

• Options to complete the program online.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended.
• At least 18 credits of social and behavioral science courses. 

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

• Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	Rolling	May 1
Spring Start	Rolling	September 1
Summer Start	Rolling	N/A

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 Time to Completion: 1-2 years

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