The Applied Social Research certificate offers students the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge and training in applied social research methods without necessarily pursuing a graduate degree. Students pursue the certificate simultaneously while completing an advanced degree. Completion of the program will enable students to (1) obtain marketable / skills in applied social research with expertise in qualitative analysis and writing, quantitative methods, data analysis software packages, and program evaluation methods and 2) apply ethically and socially informed judgment to social research by using sociological concepts to effectively inform academic audiences, policy makers, community planners, and organizational units.
Which department am I in?
College of Graduate Studies
Study options
Full Time
(1 Semester)
Tuition fees
US$21,852.00
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admission to the Applied Social Research Graduate Certificate program requiresa B.A. or B.S. degree with beginning level skills in statistics/research methods;an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken.GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) required for admission. Submit all college/university official transcripts you have earned within the U.S.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.