348 Social Science Certificate Programs

Develop practical, applicable skills for analysing, evaluating and communicating public policy.

Since 1945, the United Nations has served as a vital arena for international diplomacy. Our certificate program in UN Studies offers a deep understanding of the UN and how it operates, including the promise and limits of international cooperation. Over the course of the program, you'll become well-versed in how the policy community utilizes — and seeks to reform — the UN.

Ever changing, unpredictable and full of surprises! These are politics in Latin America. Now more than ever it is essential to evaluate events holistically to assess the social, economic, and political complexities at play. Market conditions and economic growth are favorable, and investment into the region is up, but the constant changes coming up with elections make it an intricate part of the world to understand.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences provides a compelling introduction to the social sciences. You’ll gain fascinating insights into the everyday lives of people in communities, workplaces and many other social sites as you explore ideas from criminology, economics, geography, politics, psychology and sociology. You’ll also discover how social scientists understand and explain the world and how people, groups and institutions respond to change, exercise power and make decisions. 

Welcome to the Applied Social Research programme. This course is designed for graduates in the social sciences who wish to develop advanced research skills for academic or professional careers. The programme provides a rigorous, multi-disciplinary foundation in both quantitative and qualitative methods, preparing you to design, conduct, evaluate and report on high-quality social and/or organisational research.

The role of Latin American governments and social movements have had an essential contribution to the idea and practice of international human rights. Creating awareness about social issues in the region is one of the best ways to guarantee a positive future development of activism, and governance.

This Certificate in Health and Social Care is focused on two things. It provides a valuable introduction to learning in higher education and it also provides an authoritative overview of health and social care. Real-life case studies will give you an insight into what it is like to experience care and of working in care services.

You’ll boost your résumé and graduate applications by simultaneously earning a degree in social work with a certificate that acknowledges your academic excellence and extensive research in the field. You’ll develop an original research project tied to your internship and have the opportunity to travel and present in competitive, well-known social work conferences.

Learn how to consider Environmental, Social & Governance issues in corporate decision-making, financial planning, operational performance, and reporting to investors and other stakeholders. The 12-week Certificate in Environmental, Social & Govern (ESG) in Shipping delivers the concept of ESG and how it can be utilised in shipping.

If you work in health and social care, use services yourself, or would like to study to find out more about how we support adults in our care system, this certificate is for you. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of health and social care for adults of all ages, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of interesting issues and debates.

The General Arts and Science one-year certificate at George Brown College is designed for students who wish to develop the skills and competencies required in college, university, and the workplace. As a student in this program, you will explore subjects within humanities, social sciences, and science and mathematics; develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communications, and career development; and acquire knowledge and explore ideas in a range of disciplines to meet your needs and interests. Students who meet GPA requirements may transfer into the two-year diploma program, which has established pathways to a number of universities.

Latin American and Latino/a Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines courses from multiple academic departments to give students a broad understanding of historical, social, and cultural aspects of Latin America and Latino/a communities.

SanJoseCity College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA) and an Associate in Science (AS) degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. Students planning to transfer should follow the AA degree. The San Jose City College Chemical Dependency Certificate is a certified CCAPP program and is designed to meet the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals and Programs (CCAPP) requirement of 315 hours of approved Alcohol and Drug training education; and 255 hours of Supervised Practicum. In addition the ADS program meets the requirements of the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADE) with the General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Social Programs certificate requirements.

This program teaches traditional Indigenous art forms as well as introductory-level theory and skills in various other fine arts and craft media. Students will learn traditional and contemporary Indigenous art forms such as beading, carving, footwear, sewing, and hide tanning, in addition to the cultural and historical significance of these art forms.

Continue your education and get certified as a school counselor through the University of West Alabama's online Education Specialist in School Counseling. The program, split between two major areas of study, will prepare you to incorporate different forms of counseling to inform your own approach.

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Navigate turbulent waters with confidence through the Rutgers Crisis Communication and Reputation Management Certificate (CCRM). Crisis communication requires leaders who can guide decision-makers through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) situations while protecting the organization’s reputation, brand, credibility, and trust and ensuring its ability to thrive.