Certificate in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS)

Program Overview

The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program provides graduate certificates in data analytics and social science research methods, ideal for working professionals and students. The program equips participants with foundational skills in statistical analysis using R, research design, and data management. The advanced certificate option offers specialized training in text analysis, network analysis, or machine learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The data analytics and computational social science (DACSS) program offers two types of graduate certificates designed for working professionals, recent undergraduates, and current graduate students who want to build a solid foundation in conducting statistical analysis using R and develop their ability to confidently understand and apply a range of social science research methods. The program's objective is to provide students with a solid foundation in data analytics and computational social science, equipping them with the skills to conduct statistical analysis using R and understand and apply a range of social science research methods. The program offers two certificate options:

• Advanced Certificate: This five-course certificate builds upon the basic certificate by providing students with training in one or two additional social science methods, such as text analysis, network analysis, survey design and analysis, or machine learning.

Other:

• The program is designed for working professionals, recent undergraduates, and current graduate students.
• The program is offered online.
• The program's coursework will expose students to data management, research design, and quantitative analysis skills.
• The program's coursework serves as a foundation for more advanced technical courses offered in the DACSS master's program.
• Students will work closely with departmental and interdisciplinary faculty to build skills in framing, developing, and presenting data for evidence-based decision-making.