CIP Code: 13.0601

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Research

Basic Admission Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: 

• Earned master’s degree in the following fields, but not limited to: business, communication, education, or leadership.
• Personal Statement

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 3.0

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Applied Educational Research Graduate Certificate

Total Required (Minimum 15 Credits)

Required Courses (3 Credits)

• RES 7175 - Quantitative Data Analysis for Educational Leaders (3)

• OR

• RES 7180 - Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis (3)

Electives (12 Credits)

Students choose 4:

• RES 7115 - Mixed Methods Research in Education (3)
• RES 7120 - Instrument Design and Measurement (3)
• RES 7170 - Program Evaluation (3)
• RES 7210 - Qualitative Interviewing (3)
• RES 7215 - Qualitative Document and Archival Research (3)
• RES 7260 - Writing and Representing Qualitative Research (3)
• RES 7310 - Action Research in Education (3)
• Other RES-prefix course approved by faculty advisor (3)

Other Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Educational Research

Thesis: Not required
Proficiency: Not required
Comprehensive: Not required
Product of Learning: Not required