Child Studies Certificate
The Child Studies Certificate program provides an overview of main issues in the sociology of children. Students will learn how sociological concepts such as roles, status, norms, socialization, institutions, power socialization, research methodology, and theoretical analysis apply to the study of children. Students will also gain an understanding of the current state of children organizations, policies, funding, and practices.
Program Requirements (18 Credits Total Required*)
Required Courses
- SOC220 Intro to the Sociology of Children 3
- SOC320 Violence and Children 3
- SOC332 Sociology of the Family 3
Choose three of the following:
- SOC305 The Black Family 3
- SOC310 Education and Society 3
- SOC315 Modern Life Styles 3
- SOC317 Gender and Society 3
- SOC343 Juvenile Delinquency 3
- SOC349 Medical Sociology 3
- SOC370 Seminar and Issues on Children 3
Substitutions may be made with the permission of the department chair.
The individual must maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 as a minimum for courses taken at Salem State College.
* A total of 9 credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions.
For program and registration information contact:
Connie Nielson, Academic Advisor
Continuing Education
Email: cnielson@salemstate.edu
Telephone: 978.542.6935
Fax: 978.542.7215
