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Applied Social Sciences, Certificate


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Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027 General Studies Gold
Degree: Certificate, Certificate
Plan Code: ASAPSSCERT
15
minimum credit hours
12
Upper division minimum
credit hours

Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours

The certificate in applied social sciences consists of 15 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.

SBS 304 Social Statistics I (QTRS) or SBS 404 Social Statistics II: Multivariate Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
SOC 331 Environmental Sociology (SUST)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3

Up to three credit hours of experiential learning (484/499) may apply toward the electives requirement.

3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
Electives are not limited to the certificate elective list; students should see their academic advisor prior to enrollment. Students are encouraged to take courses that develop breadth rather than limiting their selection to courses in one particular discipline.
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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