Applied Social Science Research Methods

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in applied social science research methods, including requirements and course descriptions.

Students seeking admission to any certificate program will satisfy the following requirements based upon academic standing:

1. University of Dayton graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA can apply.
2. University of Dayton undergraduate students can apply upon attaining senior standing (90 semester hours) with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
3. Professionals wishing to obtain the certificate only must have completed a bachelor's degree as verified by a transcript when applying to the certificate program.

Notes

• Once admitted, University of Dayton undergraduates may apply these 12 graduate credit towards their undergraduate requirements, depending on the major. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the matter with their advisors.
• Students may pursue more than one certificate program, however double-counting is not allowed. Students must earn 12 unique credits for each certificate.

Application Process

Create an Admission Account. When you select the certificate for which you are applying, any additional requirements and instructions will be provided.

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To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the School of Education and Health Sciences.