The Certificate in Sociology and Recreation Studies offers important job skills and training from both Sociology and Recreation and Park Administration. The certificate is ideal for all undergraduate students who want to work with diverse populations in recreation fields. Students are encouraged to select a group of courses tailored to their personal, academic, and professional goals.

The certificate requires a minimum of 12 hours, and students must earn a “B” or higher in all courses counting toward the certificate.

Program Requirements

CIP Code: 45.1101

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Certificate Requirements
Core Courses
Choose from six hours of the following:		6
SOC 205	Sexualities and Social Issues
SOC 399	Gender and Society
SOC 400	Race and Ethnicity
Recreation and Park Administration Requirements
Choose from six hours of the following:		6
SOC 135	Living in a Diverse World
REC 200	Leisure Diversity and Culture
REC 311	Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
REC 411	Therap Rec Serv For Sr Adult
REC 503
Total Hours		12