Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health
Undergraduate Programs

Why Earn Your Certificate in Social Dimensions of Health?

Students working in or seeking to work with improving social dimensions of health address issues related to health outcomes and housing, transportation, and neighborhoods, as well as racism, discrimination, and violence.

The interdisciplinary Social Dimensions of Health upper division certificate is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the following:
sociocultural forces underlying health and illness experiences, ability to use sociocultural theories and data to analyze health issues, knowledge of the ways sociocultural variables inform healthcare delivery, health practices, and health policy

At a Glance

Social Dimensions of Health Upper-Division Certificate

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Department:
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

College:
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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What Are My Career Options Studying Social Dimensions of Health?

The interdisciplinary Social Dimensions of Health upper division certificate is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the following:
sociocultural forces underlying health and illness experiences, ability to use sociocultural theories and data to analyze health issues, knowledge of the ways sociocultural variables inform healthcare delivery, health practices, and health policy

Social Dimensions of Health Certificate Checklist

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

Ready to Apply?

1

Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

2

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

3

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation

1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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