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Applied Social Sciences, Certificate


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Applied Social Sciences
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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
Depending on a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Program term definitions

Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.

Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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