Graduate Certificate in Sociology
The graduate certificate in sociology is a flexible 18-credit-hour program, ideal for educators and other degree-holding professionals who want to enhance their sociological knowledge and gain insight into our present-day world. The certificate offers flexible course delivery options (online and in-person) with innovative courses taught by award-winning instructors.
This certificate can be earned independently of the MA in Sociology or in conjunction with it. It's designed to meet the needs of:
- High school educators who seek credentials to teach dual enrollment in sociology and are required to have 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be eligible;
- Part-time and full-time UNO graduate students in related fields;
- Professionals, especially those employed in social services and non-profits who engage in research/evaluation, who strive to complement and expand their knowledge of social inequality and its implications.
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Certificate Admission Requirements
Certificate Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
For Summer/Fall Admission: April 15
For Spring Admission: November 15
The Application for Graduate Admission must be completed online at the UNO Graduate Studies website.
Sociology Certificate Requirements
- BA or MA with an overall GPA of 3.0
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement to be considered for admission.
Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110 - Writing Sample: Provide an academic-style writing sample, approximately 5pp in length
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required.
Required Certificate Classes
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SOC 8050: SEMINAR ON TEACHING: PEDAGOGICAL THEORY AND PRACTICE (3 hours)
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SOC 8100: SOCIAL INEQUALITY (3 hours)
Students will also complete 12 hours of electives in Sociology, resulting in a total of 18 credit hours (3 of the 12 hours must be graduate-only, 8xx0 coursework).
Program Contact Information
Sam Ammons, Ph.D., Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
383K Arts & Sciences Hall (ASH)
Phone: 402.554.3358
Email: sammons@unomaha.edu