Certificate Programs
The NCSA offers multiple opportunities for professional development. In addition to presenting your research to a broad audience, you can participate in the NCSA Certificate Program which offers up to three certificate opportunities at each annual meeting. Our three permanent certificate programs are the Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) and Professional Development (PD) and our Applied, Clinical & Public Sociology (ACPS) Certificates
By simply doing what you normally would be doing at a conference (attending sessions and special events), and a follow-up reflection assignment, you can earn a certificate. Which makes a great addition to your CV!
Pursuing the certificates is also a great way to plan your conference attendance and network with highly motivated colleagues who are committed to your success and the continued vibrancy of the organization and discipline as a whole. Come and participate in making the future of Sociology!
For more information about the PFF & PD program, contact:
Greg Kordsmeier
NCSA Teaching Section Chair
Indiana University, Southeast
And the ACPS please contact:
Bridgit Smith-Botos
NCSA Applied, Clinical and Public Sociology, chair
To Participate:
2026 Preparing Future Faculty Certificate: Teaching
(coming soon)
2026 Professional Development Certificate: Professional
(coming soon)
2026 Applied, Clinical & Public Sociology
(coming soon)
updated 02/23/26