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Advanced Quantitative Research Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

The certificate builds broad and in-depth quantitative research skills for studying and measuring programmes, initiatives, settings and policies, covering methods such as hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling and item response theory.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Educational and Psychological Studies  |  Duration: 12 credit hours; five-year time limit  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

12 credit hours chosen from courses such as Statistical Analysis for Educational Research III, Advanced Educational Measurement, Structural Equation Modeling, Applied Multilevel Modeling, Foundations of Item Response Theory and Rasch Measurement Models. An intermediate statistics background (e.g. EDF 7408) is required for the courses.

Career pathways

Careers in research and assessment, including testing agencies, research centers, school district assessment offices, universities and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission requirements, including English proficiency, and the graduate certificate admission requirements; applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying. Courses require a background in statistics at the intermediate level (e.g. EDF 7408 Statistical Analysis for Educational Research II).

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.

Duration: 12 credit hours; five-year time limit

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