Undergraduate Certificate in Social Science Research

The Social Science Research Certificate (Undergraduate) program helps students develop advanced research skills and technical training. Learn to gather, analyze and interpret data using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and apply them to complex questions. The study of data analysis, statistics and research design helps strengthen the critical thinking skills vital for complex decision-making. Build a variety of social science skills and gain specific expertise in a variety of research methodologies with the Undergraduate Certificate in Social Science Research in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. This 15-credit certificate program is designed for students interested in public policy and who want to take a data-driven approach to understanding society. Students design their own interdisciplinary curriculum to meet their research objectives. Students select five courses from a broad range of disciplines including anthropology, criminal justice, environmental studies, geography and urban studies, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Your application must include all official and original academic records from any secondary school you have ever attended.If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades nine through 11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed secondary school. If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your primary school as well. If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.Need help determining what satisfies proof of graduation Please contact the International Admissions office.