Information Literacy and Inquiry Certificate

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Given the breadth, depth and speed at which individuals receive information, being able to navigate credibility, bias, reliability and validity of information is a useful skill in everyday life and a valued skill in many careers. The Information Literacy and Inquiry Certificate gives students important social scientific research skills to locate, evaluate and use information to make decisions and solve problems in a variety of contexts. Students also gain skills in research design and analyzing and interpreting data.

The certificate is open to all students. It may be earned in conjunction with a degree program or as a stand-alone credential. (Students pursuing a stand-alone credential are not eligible for federal financial aid and may not participate in Commencement.) After the student applies for graduation, the certificate is posted to the student’s official transcript and an official diploma stating the area of the certificate is issued.

Requirements

Coursework (9-10 credits)

A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course:

COM 309 - Information Literacy in Modern Society (3)
and both
PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
PSY 319 - Principles of Research Design (4)
or both
SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Research (3)

Additional Requirements

All 9 credits in the program must be completed at UM-Flint.

Coursework older than 3 years must be reviewed by the Language and Communication Department for content alignment with current certificate requirements.