15 semester credit hours
Available to degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.
This certificate builds on the Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences certificate and provides advanced training in research design and quantitative methods relevant to practitioners and researchers working in the fields of health promotion, social and behavioral sciences and preventative medicine. The course offerings in this certificate are designed to provide education in advanced design and analysis methods. This certificate will be suitable for students who have prior experience or training through multivariate linear and logistic regression modeling.
Course of Study
The following courses are required for an Certificate in Advanced Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHD 1121L | Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PHD 1130L | Applied Measurement Theory | 3 |
| PH 1324L | Applied Discrete Data Analysis using Stata | 3 |
| Select six credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Latent Variable Models and Factor Analysis | ||
| Social Networks and Health | ||
| Applied Methods for Longitudinal and Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Data | ||
| Tools and Methods for Systematic Review | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
For more information, see the Advanced Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Sciences certificate planner.