Applied Statistical Analysis Advanced Certificate

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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 522LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference I (4) Credits: 4 (or equivalent)

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 from:

CEP 510SEM - Psychometric Theory in Ed Credits: 3
CEP 512LEC - Topical Seminar in Research Methods Credits: 1 - 6
CEP 523LLB - Statistical Methods: Inference II Credits: 4
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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

18 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.