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Research Methods Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Research Methods Graduate Certificate currently offers concentration areas in: a) Applied Quantitative Methods, b) Qualitative Research and c) Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research. Coursework in both these concentrations prepares researchers to conduct rigorous and meaningful research in higher education as well as research and policy organizations. Concentration in Applied Quantitative Methods The Applied Quantitative Methods 18-credit graduate certificate provides supplemental preparation for applied quantitative researchers in higher education, research, and policy organizations.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 18 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Anti-Colonial Methodologies; Participatory Action Research; Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research Capstone; Critical Perspectives in Education; Critical Discourse Analysis in Education Research; Evaluation Methods for Educational Programs and Curricula.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a conferred Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution prior to enrollment.

Duration: 18 credits

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