Graduate Certificate in Social Science Methods

Program Overview

The Social Science Methods Certificate Program at UNLV provides advanced interdisciplinary methodological training for graduate students in the social sciences. It encompasses the full range of empirical social science methods, emphasizing an interdisciplinary perspective. Students gain expertise in methods relevant to their research and make connections with other social science traditions.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Social Science Methods Certificate Program aims to expand the breadth and depth of methodological training available to UNLV graduate students in the social sciences. The Certificate Program provides advanced interdisciplinary methodological training for graduate students in relevant disciplines. This program encompasses the full range of empirical social science methods and is interdisciplinary by design. Students will gain a broad understanding of the role and forms of method and methodology in the social sciences. Students will gain expertise in the methods most relevant to their research, both in and outside their discipline. An interdisciplinary perspective is emphasized, allowing students the opportunity to make connections with and draw upon the methods and methodologies of other social science traditions.