Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science

Program Overview

The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program offers two online graduate certificates designed for professionals and students. The 3-course basic certificate provides foundational knowledge in data analytics, while the 5-course advanced certificate includes additional training in social science methods like text analysis or machine learning. These certificates allow students to explore the field without completing a full master's degree and gain skills in data management, research design, and quantitative analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program offers two types of graduate certificates designed for working professionals, people who recently completed their undergraduate degree, and current graduate students who want to build a solid foundation in conducting statistical analysis and develop their ability to confidently understand and apply a variety of social science research methods. Our online graduate certificates allow students to explore the field of Data Analytics and Computational Social Science without committing to a complete master's degree. Coursework will expose students to data management, research design, and quantitative analysis skills that serve as a foundation for more advanced technical courses offered in the DACSS master's program. The 5-course advanced certificate extends the basic certificate by providing students with additional training in 1–2 additional social science methods such as text analysis, network analysis, survey design and analysis, or machine learning.

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The program is offered online.