Ames,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences in Ames United States | Iowa State University
Iowa State University
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Ames United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,022
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Iowa State School of Education's Graduate Certificate in Applied Research Methods for Human Sciences targets:
Current and aspiring administrators in education, social services, and non-profits seeking to expand their expertise in social science research methods to boost their professional capabilities and career opportunities, and
Graduate students across education and various social science disciplines (including human development & family studies, sociology, gender studies, and interdisciplinary programs) who need to conduct original social research
This certificate program delivers rigorous methodological training for professionals and graduate students pursuing advanced quantitative or qualitative research skills in social and human sciences. It prepares participants to conduct both fundamental and applied social research within educational and human science settings. Completing this certificate enhances students' professional practice across public and private sectors while supporting academic aspirations (such as doctoral studies) requiring social research competencies. The program addresses the increasing demand for education leaders and researchers to generate, interpret, and present data that guides organizational and policy decisions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To summarize, certificate students must meet the following criteria to receive the Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences graduate certificate:
Submit a request to add a certificate to a degree program, before more than 6 credits have been completed toward the certificate
Submit a POS form prior to the last semester (this can be submitted at the same time as the request to add a certificate)
Complete all 15 credits in the Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences graduate certificate program (12 credit hours and 3 credits of fieldwork)
Submit a certificate completed form
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or equivalent, in undergraduate work or in previous graduate work is expected.
Undergraduate degree with GPA greater than 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) - 560
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - 83
IELTS - 6.5
Submit a request to add a certificate to a degree program, before more than 6 credits have been completed toward the certificate
Submit a POS form prior to the last semester (this can be submitted at the same time as the request to add a certificate)
Complete all 15 credits in the Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences graduate certificate program (12 credit hours and 3 credits of fieldwork)
Submit a certificate completed form
A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or equivalent, in undergraduate work or in previous graduate work is expected.
Undergraduate degree with GPA greater than 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) - 560
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - 83
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,022