Applied Statistical Analysis Advanced Certificate

This certificate recognizes the importance of quantitative methodology for conducting scientific research and for guiding evidence-based practice in any field, but in particular the field of education. This advanced certificate provides a foundation from which you may pursue either doctoral studies or a career as a researcher whose job entails analyzing statistical data. The certificate is open to any MA or PhD student from any discipline, or students who hold a BA or BS and meet the general requirements for acceptance.

Required Core (6-7 credits)

CEP 500LEC - Fundamentals of Educational Research Credits: 3
CEP 522LEC - Stat Meth Ed Inference 1 Credits: 3 (or equivalent)

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

CEP 510SEM - Psychometric Theory in Ed Credits: 3
CEP 512LEC - Topical Sem in Res.Methods Credits: 1-6
CEP 523LEC - Statistical Mthds Inference II Credits: 3
CEP 525SEM - Multivariate Statistical Techniques (4) Credits: 4
CEP 526LEC - Structural Equation Modeling Credits: 3
CEP 527LEC - Secondary Analysis of Large-scale Databases Credits: 3
CEP 528LEC - Hierarchical Linear Modeling: Multilevel & Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
CEP 529LEC - Applied Regression Analysis Credits: 4
LAI 534LEC - Measurement and Evaluation of STEM Instruction Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 18

3.0 GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of statistical methods and a good understanding of the models on which they are based

2) Apply statistical methods to quantitative data and accurately and appropriately interpret the results.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).