Computational Social Science, Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Take your human observations further with data-backed reporting. You already ask big questions, and you can answer them with accuracy. This graduate certificate helps you build technical skills in coding, data visualization, GIS, and text analysis, all grounded in the social sciences. Whether you're exploring behavior, policy or social systems, you'll learn to pull meaning from messy data and turn it into insight that matters. You’re ready to work smarter and stand out in a digital-first world and this is how you’ll get there.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Criminal Justice and Criminology | Duration: A full-time student may complete this program in one semester. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students can enter the program in Fall or Spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed. Intro to Computational Social Science (3) Text Analysis (3) Structured Data & GIS Analysis (3) Data Visualization (3) You’ll find Computational Social Science certificate equips professionals in justice, social science, education, policy evaluation or applied research with data tools to uncover human behavior patterns and take meaningful, evidence-based action in your work. Visit the University Catalog for curriculum details and course descriptions.

Career pathways

Atlanta is the fifth highest-paying city for data analysts, with an average of $79,866/yr based on 95 salaries reported.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submitted Online Application. All online applications and materials must be received by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application fee: A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Goal statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals. International Applicants Only – TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores: International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores. Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Students can enter the program in Fall or Spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION DEADLINES

Duration: A full-time student may complete this program in one semester.

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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