Top Online Social Science Certification Programs: Social Science Certificates

Considering an Online Social Science Certification?

Walden University, the school below with the highest ranking, has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in social science to become successful social scientists, legislators, politicians, professors, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 29,250 individuals employed as social scientists and related workers in America, and their average annual salary is $73,450. Sociologists make on average $76,190 per year and there are about 4,430 of them employed today .

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Special Education Programs (8 months) - Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12)

This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of society’s most neglected learners. The specialization incorporates standards from the Council for Exceptional Children and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. It was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on children with emotional/behavioral disorders. In this specialization, you will: * Examine the typical characteristics of children with emotional /behavioral disorders to understand what this general category of disorders means. * Learn how to create prescribed individual behavioral and instructional plans based on the learning strengths and needs of the child. * Acquire specific skills that will help you monitor a child’s progress toward achieving educational goals and objectives. * Understand how to build collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and community members in order to better serve children with emotional/behavioral disorders.

Special Education Programs (8 months) - Learning Disabilities (K-12)

This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program provides a practical education in how to help learning disabled students recognize their potential to achieve and succeed. This specialization incorporates standards of the Council for Exceptional Children and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. It was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on children with learning disabilities. In this specialization, you will: * Examine the unique characteristics of children with learning disabilities to better understand their educational issues. * Learn how to create prescribed individual instructional and assessment strategies based on the learning strengths and needs of the child. * Understand how to build collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and community members in order to better serve children with learning disabilities.


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Behavior Analysis Certification

The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social worker, criminal justice professionals, and human service professionals. Behavior Analysis is recognized as "best practices" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction, and corrections. Students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation. Program offered is a Certificate. Back to Main Page Request-info Campus Offerings: * None : This program is taught Online. Accreditation Saint Joseph's University Online is Regionally Accredited - the highest level of accreditation an online or traditional college or university can obtain, and this accreditation is recognized throughout the country. Our accreditation has been awarded by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.


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Strategies for Conflict Mgt

Strategies for Conflict Management is the third eight-week online course in the Executive Certificate in Negotiation track. This course focuses on the critical skills associated with handling difficult people and situations, highlighting the kinds of negotiation and influence processes that yield optimal outcomes and keep relationships intact. You will examine ways in which professionals mediate hotly contested disputes and learn ways to effectively manage disputes among colleagues or subordinates. This course will also help you to improve your own performance during confrontations and improve your approach to working before, during and after conflicts. Hands-on opportunities for practice are provided that enable you to work to improve these critical skills.

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Post-bacc Teacher Prep Prgm --Social Science (5-12)

Have a bachelor’s degree and looking to become a social science teacher? The online social science teacher certification program is the fastest way to earn your social science teaching license. You’ll become a highly qualified teacher prepared to teach middle school or high school social science. Who the program is for: Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably in one of the social science disciplines) and want to become a certified middle school or high school social science teacher. Unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others with bachelor’s degrees who feel the call to teach. This program requires a significant background in social science. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into this program. Note: WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation. This program will be flexible and adaptable to your schedule. Click here to learn how your program works. What You’ll Learn -- Areas of Study: In this online post-baccalaureate program in social science, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes three domains of study, supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom, and completion of a professional portfolio. Foundations of Teaching Effective Teaching Practices (Social Science) Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)


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Intro to Psychology

Psychology - the study of the mind and behavior - is a fascinating field. It lays the foundation for understanding people, getting along with them, becoming a better team member and manager and improving relationships. Learning how psychology affects our daily lives can enhance your life both personally and professionally in so many ways. And you don't have to pursue psychology as a professional practitioner to appreciate its many benefits.

Sports Psychology for Peak Performance

Get the skills you need to get in the winner’s circle. Coaches and athletes, trainers and fitness instructors will all learn useful strategies to improve performance with this course. Specific techniques taught include goal setting, maintaining concentration, handling competitive pressure, relaxation, avoiding burnout and much more.


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Occupational Therapy Aide

With Penn Foster Career School, the world’s largest online career school, you can learn the skills you need to be a successful Occupational Therapy Aide quickly and conveniently.

Child Psychology

You can learn Child Psychology at home! The Penn Foster Child Psychology Certificate Program provides a basic understanding of the principles of psychology and a more specific understanding of the psychological makeup of children and adolescents. You will learn about: The theories of growth and development in children from infancy to 12 years. The relationship between biology and behavior. Theoretical viewpoints that provide students with a well-balanced view of a child’s developmental process. And you’ll learn it all at home, at your own pace – no classroom needed!