Graduate Certificate - Applied Social Research

Graduate Certificate - Applied Social Research

The Applied Social Research certificate offers students the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and training in applied social research methods without necessarily pursuing a graduate degree. Students may pursue the certificate simultaneously while completing an advanced degree. Completion of the program will enable students to (1) obtain marketable job/career skills in applied social research with expertise in qualitative analysis and writing, quantitative methods, data analysis software packages, and program evaluation methods; and 2) apply ethically and socially informed judgment to social research by using sociological concepts to effectively inform academic audiences, policy makers, community planners, and organizational units.

Career Path

Potential professions, some of which may require additional training, include Attorney, College professor/high school teacher, Community developer, Consultant, Counselor, Criminologist, Demographer, Director of research, Gerontologist, Human resource manager, Policy analyst, Program director in social service agency, Program manager, Research analyst.