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Online Certificate in Health & Society

At A Glance

3 Courses
6 Months
100% Online

Cost Per Semester Credit Hour

$499*

Semester Credit Hours

9

Tuition Cost for Entire Program

$4,491*

* All stated financial information is subject to change.

An introduction to psychology, sociology and stress management

In this certificate, you will explore the study of human behavior through a scientific and sociocultural lens, including an introduction to the history and major theories of psychology, sociology, and stress management. You'll learn to consider gender, culture, and ethnicity as related to human behavior, perceptions, and emotions.

This certificate is part of our accelerated online general education curriculum. 

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Why Study Health & Society?

  • Critically assess the social forces that influence individuals, groups, and organizations
  • Analyze how gender, culture, and ethnicity relate to our understanding of human behavior
  • Develop a sociological imagination in order to articulate the relationship of individuals and society
  • Understand the health benefits associated with physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and stress reduction techniques

Certificate in Health & Society Requirements

Certificate in Health & Society (9 credit hours)

Complete the following:

The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.
This course explores the study of human behavior through a scientific and sociocultural lens, including an introduction to the history and major theories of psychology, disciplines in the field of psychology, biological bases of behavior, scientific method, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, and motivation. Students will also consider gender, culture, and ethnicity as related to human behavior, perceptions, and emotions.
This course introduces the field of sociology, including an examination of how social interactions and groups comprise the social landscape. While developing a sociological imagination, students will consider how society functions and their role in it.
This course incorporates a theoretical and experiential exploration of the causes and effects of stress physiologically and psychologically. Students will be introduced to physical, mental, and spiritual techniques to understand and reduce stress and increase relaxation.

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Tuition for all online certificates costs $499 per credit hour. Each class is generally three credits. 

Payment plans are available. Financial aid is not available for certificates, unless you are a degree-seeking student in the Accelerated Online Degree program.

Keep Moving Forward

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Credits you earn in this certificate program will count toward a bachelor’s degree in our Accelerated Online Degree Program. If you’re interested in learning more about applying credits to a bachelor’s degree, contact our admissions team today!

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