Undergraduate Catalog

Data and Research

In this area of specialization/minor, students are taught to critically analyze existing societal problems, generate and test the efficacy of various solutions using data management and analysis techniques. With an emphasis on research designed to promote human flourishing, this concentration equips students with the skills to assess well-being, equity, and social impact using empirical methods. It prepares students for a variety of careers and graduate study programs, including educational effectiveness, user-experience research, public policy analysis, community development, and program evaluation.

Data and Research Certificate Requirements

Data and Research Certificate

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC-101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSYC-249Fundamentals of Data Management

3

PSYC-305Psychometric Theory & Practice

3

PSYC-445Research Practicum in Psych

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Data and Research Minor Requirements

Data and Research Minor Required Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC-101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSYC-249Fundamentals of Data Management

3

PSYC-305Psychometric Theory & Practice

3

PSYC-445Research Practicum in Psych

3

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Any PSYC course

Developmental Psychology Elective

Take one of the following courses:
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC-105Life Span Development

3

PSYC-201Intro to Child Development

3

PSYC-202Adolescent Psychology

3

PSYC-203Psychology Adult Develop/Aging

3

Total Credit Hours: 18