Advanced Graduate Certificate in Applied Research Methods
18 credit hours
The Advanced Certificate in Applied Research Methods is intended for individuals who desire to enhance their knowledge of research methods. The courses in this certificate program emphasize the practical application of research in a variety of workplace settings. Every course in the program incorporates case studies, guest speakers with experience in the field, and research ethics. Courses in the certificate program include action research, program evaluation, and institutional research. Traditional research courses such as statistics and qualitative methods emphasize the practical applications of these techniques. This certificate program emphasizes not only gathering and analyzing data but also writing for academic publication, grants, and institutional reporting. This certificate is ideal for not only current graduate students but also those already possessing a terminal degree who wish to deepen their knowledge of research and writing for publication. For those with a graduate degree, this certificate offers a possible bridge to a doctoral program.
Certificate Requirements
Required Course
All certificate students must complete the following course:
| EDA 76800 | Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
The student must be admitted to the EdD program to enroll in courses at the 7000-level.
Select One
Students must choose to complete one of the two following pairs of courses:
Option 1
Option 2
| EDA 76700 | Quantitative Methods Design in Educational Research | 3 |
| EDR 66800 | Introduction to Qualitative Research Design | 3 |
Elective Courses
The student must also complete nine credit hours of elective coursework, selected from among the following options: