Social Research Methods Certificate

Social Research Methods Certificate Requirements

18-19 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MATH 1040	Introduction to Statistics (MA)	3
SOC 1010	Introduction to Sociology (SS, GC)	3
SOC 3111	Research Methods	3
or PSY 3010	Research Methods in Psychology
or PSY 3020	Applied Research Methods in Psychology
or CJ 3300	Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
SOC 3112	Social Statistics	3-4
or PSY 3000	Statistical Methods/Psychology
SOC 3113	Survey Research Design	3
SOC 3114	Qualitative Research Methods	3

Completion Requirement

• Complete all courses that fulfill requirements in the certificate with a grade C or higher.

Social Research Methods Certificate Program Learning Outcomes

At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Design, implement, and communicate the findings of social research projects employing appropriate methodologies and ethical considerations.
2. Employ various data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, and existing data sources effectively and ethically to gather information pertinent to social research.
3. Apply quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to interpret and evaluate social data, including statistical analysis, coding, thematic analysis, and interpretation of findings.