Certification

The application of sociological knowledge, including theory, methods, and skills, has been identified as practice. Within the field practice there are two distinct types - clinical applied (Clark Fritz 1986). In United States (U.S.) Association for Applied Clinical Sociology (AACS) certifies these practitioners at master’s or doctoral level. process involves an evaluation by previously certified peers includes submission a portfolio completion demonstration in which applicants showcase their action-oriented work. Certification is not state licensure. credentialing U.S. internationally can serve model globally applied, clinical, engaged public.