Economic Sociology, Department Certificate

The certificate in Economic Sociology is ideal for all undergraduate students who want to better understand the relationship between wider economy (global, national, local) and a variety of social conditions that effect human wellbeing, such as labor markets, political systems, forms of social stratification, the family, migration, the mass media, and the environment. The certificate provides transferable knowledge for many career areas, including large and small businesses, STEM fields, management, and governmental policy as well as careers in the arts, education, and the sciences. Students are encouraged to select a group of courses tailored to their personal, academic, and professional goals. The certificate in Economic Sociology requires a minimum of 12 hours, and students must earn a “C” or higher in all courses counting toward the certificate.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 45.1101
Code | Title | Hours |
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Certificate Requirements | ||
Core Courses | ||
SOC 420 | Jobs, Organizations, and Power | 3 |
SOC 425 | Social Inequality | 3 |
Supporting Course Requirements | ||
Choose from two of the following: | 6 | |
Sociology of the Family | ||
Sociology of Migration | ||
Sociology of Mass Media | ||
Environment and Society | ||
Total Hours | 12 |