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Sociology Graduate Certificate

Explore Society, Institutions, and Social Change

The Graduate Certificate in Sociology at University of Houston-Clear Lake allows students to complete 18 graduate credit hours in sociology while engaging with key concepts, theories, and topics in the discipline.

This certificate is designed for students who want to strengthen their academic background in sociology, enhance their professional credentials, or prepare for future teaching opportunities. When combined with a master’s degree in any field, the certificate completes the graduate subject-area coursework commonly required to teach dual-credit or community college sociology courses in Texas.

Apply Certificate Coursework Toward a Sociology M.A.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Sociology can apply all certificate credits toward the Master of Arts in Sociology at UHCL.

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Admission Requirements

The certificate offers flexibility for students to explore topics such as social theory, inequality, law and society, immigration, family, aging, medical sociology, urban problems, and social movements.

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Sociology requires 18 graduate credit hours.

Students complete approved graduate coursework in sociology.

Degree Requirements

This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.

Sociology Graduate Certificate

Cost Information

Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.

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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Fall

New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15
Spring

New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15
Summer

New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.

International Standard Graduate Deadlines
Fall Enrollment

Final Deadline: Apply by June 1
Document Deadline: June 15
Spring Enrollment

Final Deadline: Apply by October 1
Document Deadline: October 15
Summer Enrollment*

Final Deadline: Apply by April 1
Document Deadline: April 15

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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