The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Educational Research places an emphasis on acquiring the skills necessary not only to complete statistical calculations but to also know how and when to apply and use appropriate calculations. This 15 credit-hour certificate prepares students from various disciplines to conduct research that documents the effects of educational programs. The courses required for the completion of this certificate are advanced educational research/statistics courses. Students will gain significant and valuable knowledge and skills beyond what is required for typical degree requirements. Although this certificate is housed in the College of Education, students from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
The primary mission of the Educational Research Program is to offer a quality graduate program that prepares scholars to critically engage with educational research and evaluation, to develop appropriate and innovative research design, and to contribute conceptually sound analyses to the research problems of the field.
Requirements for the Graduate School (Degree Requirements) and the College of Education (Master’s, Professional Certification, EdS, Doctoral) are detailed in earlier sections of this catalog. For specific program requirements visit the College of Education Programs website or for a student handbook and additional information, email or call the Educational Studies department office whose staff can direct you to the certificate coordinator(s).
NOTE: This certificate is not a credential for teacher certification/licensure.
Admissions
In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:
- Statement of Purpose focusing on the student’s goals in pursuing a Quantitative Research certificate;
- Evidence of prerequisite research/statistics courses comparable to BER 540 Statistical Methods In Educ, must have achieved a grade of B or better in prerequisite research courses
Certificate completion will be monitored by certificate program administrators.
See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.
Curricular Requirements
Code and Title | Hours |
BER 640 or | Adv Statistical Methods in Ed | 3 |
BER 639 | Applied Regression Analysis |
BER 657 | Psychometric Theory | 3 |
| 9 |
| Advanced Regression Methods | |
| Multivariate Statistics | |
| Advanced Experimental Design | |
| Structural Equation Modl | |
| Psychometric Theory Prac | |
| Casual Inference | |
| Multilevel & Longitudinal Mod | |
| Spec Top in Ed Research * | |
Total Hours | 15 |
Certificate Completion Requirements: All courses listed above
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Time Limit for Certificate Completion Requirements
Coursework must be completed within six (6) years.
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