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Social Transformation ,Certificate

Social Transformation, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Social Transformation

Civil Rights, Communities, Democracy, Diversity, Equality, Gender, Justice

Do you have a passion for creating social change? Learn how social movements have shaped society, how diverse communities near and far have sought social change, and how you can develop new methods to solve social problems.
Description ▲

In the certificate program in social transformation, students examine how varied communities have faced and addressed the needs of social change. They consider how to apply what they have learned in identifying just solutions to the social problems currently faced by society. The areas of focus include a variety of themes, such as:

  • civil rights movements
  • democracy movements
  • gender equality
  • gender justice
  • immigration
  • labor movements

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in social transformation requires a minimum of 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at ASU. Courses for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Required Courses
APA 220 Introduction to Social Transformation or JUS 220 Introduction to Social Transformation or SST 220 Introduction to Social Transformation
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
SST 484 Internship or SST 499 Individualized Instruction
SST 484 or SST 499 requires departmental consent in order to enroll. Please contact School of Social Transformation Advising: sstadvising@asu.edu.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Elective Courses (choose three)
Additional courses or substitutions may be available for the electives. Please contact School of Social Transformation Advising: sstadvising@asu.edu.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 9
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Employ and critically assess core theory, concepts, and methods for the study of social change issues and examining solutions to social problems.
  • Apply the foundations and principles of social change to the specific domestic or international issues through community engagement and research.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates who have combined the certificate in social transformation with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers. They often decide to pursue employment in law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work.

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information▲
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