Social Science and Policy (Undergraduate Certificate)

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Administered jointly by the Department of Anthropology , Department of Economics , Department of Health Studies , Department of Psychology , and Department of Sociology , College of Arts and Sciences , the Social Science and Policy (Undergraduate Certificate) exposes social science students to skills at the intersection of social science, communication, and policy. Students get hands-on opportunities to apply social science knowledge and technical skills to real-world problems; hear from policy makers and experts; gain valuable insider understanding of how policy is shaped; learn how to bridge the gap between social science and policy; develop and sharpen communication skills; and learn about career opportunities in academia, nonprofit, government, and the private sectors.

Admission to the Program

All students with a declared major in the Departments of Anthropology , Economics , Health Studies , Psychology , and Sociology are encouraged to apply.

Certificate Requirements

12 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 9 credit hours at or above 300-level
Compliance with all regulations for a certificate (Undergraduate Academic Regulation 10.3 )

Course Requirements

Required (6 credit hours)

Writing (3 credit hours)

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Capstone (3 credit hours)

Complete both of the following:

Major Capstone

Complete 3 credit hours from one of the following offered in conjunction with a social science major:

Certificate Supplement

ISCI-098 Social Science and Policy Supplement (0)