Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate
Division: Social Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2C37715
The Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate emphasizes the skills needed to interpret research data and conduct basic research in accordance with the procedures and methods of social/behavioral science. The certificate is designed for students interested in learning research skills and for those who need assistance in improving these skills for academic and/or career advancement. This certificate includes a total of 12 units, five of which are in required courses, and seven units in restricted elective courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses - Select one 4-unit course and one 1-unit courses (5 units): | 5 | |
| Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 | |
or PSY 161HF | Honors Elementary Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 | |
| Introduction to Research | 1 | |
or LIB 100HF | Honors Introduction to Research | |
| List A - Select from the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
or PSY 101HF | Honors General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 101HF | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| List B - Select from the following (4 units): | 4 | |
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | |
or PSY 202HF | Honors Research Methods in Psychology | |
| Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |