The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology provides graduate students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of research methodologies that underpin modern psychology. The program is ideal for students who already have a solid foundation in psychological research methods but wish to enhance their proficiency. Its overarching aim is to equip students with advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities that give them a competitive edge in research and other data-intensive work environments.
This certificate is open to students who are currently enrolled in a CSU Department of Psychology graduate program.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Determine the correct analytic tools needed to answer a variety of psychological research aims and hypotheses.
- Apply advanced quantitative research techniques to data using software.
- Describe and explain findings for a general audience.
Effective Fall 2025
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses from the following list: | 9 | |
| Advanced Psychology: Measurement | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology Seminar | ||
| Item Response Theory | ||
| Structural Equation Modeling | ||
| Multivariate Analysis in Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 9 | |
*This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.