Educational Statistics and Research Methods

Graduate Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods

The graduate certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods recognizes students who complete a core of courses focused on developing the theoretical, application and interpretative aspects of statistical techniques and research methods. Graduate students completing this certificate will also develop comprehensive programming and data management skills necessary for today's academic researcher.

5 Courses at 15 Credit Hours with 3 Tracks

Required — 3 courses totaling 9 credit hours

  • ESRM 6403 — Educational Statistics and Data Processing
  • ESRM 6413 — Experimental Design
  • ESRM 6423 — Multiple Regression

Electives —  2 courses totaling  6 credit hours

  • ESRM 6435 — Applied Multivariate Statistics
  • ESRM 6513 — Hierarchical Linear Modeling
  • ESRM 6523 — Structural Equation Modeling
  • ESRM 6553 — Advanced Multivariate Statistics
  • ESRM 6533 — Qualitative Research
  • ESRM 6543 — Advanced Qualitative Research
  • ESRM 6653 — Measurement and Evaluation
  • ESRM 6753 — Item Response Theory
  • ESRM 699V — Seminar — offered as special topics and scheduled irregularly