Applied Social Research Certificate

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The certificate program in Applied Social Research is a 12-hour program of study designed to provide basic competence in applied social research. The special abilities achieved through this program will permit students to begin careers in public, nonprofit, and private organizations that engage in needs assessments, evaluation research, policy analysis, and research on human service delivery systems.

To be eligible for acceptance in the certificate program in applied social research a student must meet the following requirements:

6 hours of completed course work in the social sciences
One course in research methods and one course in statistics (or special equivalent courses) with grades of B or higher, or permission of instructor
Junior standing (or special permission)

Program requirements are as follows:

CS 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit(s) OR
CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I 4 credit(s)
SOC 445 - Applied Research Methods 3 credit(s)
SOC 444 - Social Research and Social Policy 3 credit(s)
SOC 419 - Applied Research Internship 3 credit(s)
OR one of the following:
CS 114 - Fundamentals of Computing I
4 Credits (if not taken previously)
CS 115 - Fundamentals of Computing II 4 credit(s)
M 260 - Introduction to Data Science 3 credit(s)
M 220 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3 credit(s)

Additional Information:

Upon successful completion of these course requirements with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, each student is awarded a certificate and letters to potential employers describing the nature of his/her experience and qualifications.