Undergraduate Certificate in Social Science Research
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
An undergraduate certificate in Social Science Research is perfect for students interested in conducting research on human behavior, societal trends, and social issues using qualitative and quantitative methods. It prepares students for careers in market research, public policy, social work, data analysis, or roles within research institutions, think tanks, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations focused on social impact.
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary certificate gives students the opportunity to learn a range of basic social science skills, and focus their efforts in primary research opportunities. Undergraduates are increasingly seeking out research experience, whether to prepare for graduate or professional school, or further employment, and many majors in the social sciences offer research experiences as part of their core requirements. Through 4 courses in the scientific methods, students learn a broad range of research methods used in social science studies, understand how social science research is conducted, and present their research in a public forum.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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