Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Psychology

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Psychology equips students with advanced statistical, psychometric, and computational techniques for research design, analysis, and interpretation. The program prepares individuals for careers in academia, industry, and the private sector, where quantitative skills are highly valued. Students develop expertise in conducting and interpreting research, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and solve complex problems.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Psychology is designed to advance students' expertise in statistical, psychometric, methodological, and computational techniques.
The program aims to prepare individuals for roles in academia, industry, and the private sector, honing their capabilities in conducting and interpreting research.
• Objectives: Students will develop the following skills: designing and executing research studies, writing effective research descriptions, employing statistical and computational modeling for data analysis, and interpreting and disseminating research findings.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Required Courses (12 credits):
1. PSY 707 - Research Methods 2. PSY 710 - Multivariate Analysis in Psychology 3. PSY 711 - Advanced Seminar in Psychological Statistics 4. PSY 712 - Psychometrics 5. PSY 713 - Developmental Research 6. PSY 717 - Cognitive Methods
• Additional Approved Courses:
1. PSY 766 - Independent Study 2. PSY 768 - Independent Research
• These courses are subject to approval from the coordinator of the Quantitative/Experimental Emphasis and can be used in specific circumstances, such as:
a. Gaining expertise in advanced techniques not offered at UNLV b. Authoring papers on recent advancements in statistical areas c. Conducting a quantitative research project separate from the master's thesis or dissertation d. Writing or co-authoring an empirical paper with advanced analysis

Assessment:

• Grading: Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in coursework required for the certificate.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes active learning through engagement with course material and real-world applications.
• Faculty: The program is led by highly qualified faculty in the Department of Psychology, specializing in quantitative and experimental psychology.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The certificate qualifies graduates for specialized roles in academia, research institutions, consulting firms, and industries requiring advanced quantitative skills, including:
>* Data scientist >* Statistician >* Researcher >* Consultant