Graduate Certificate in Computational Social Sciences
Program Overview
Computational Social Sciences (Certificate)
Overview
Computational social science is an emerging field that's growing fast in an ever-expanding digital landscape. It's the point where computer science meets social science, where extensive databases of information stored on servers around the globe provide ample data to study human activity. The Graduate Certificate in Computational Social Sciences prepares you to use computational techniques to analyze social data or create social simulations that will contribute to innovative problem-solving for some of the world's most-pressing problems. The program is open to students currently enrolled in a master's or Ph.D. program at the University of Arizona.
Coursework Location(s)
- Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
Minimum Credit Units
- 12 Units
Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.
Department / Academic Unit
- College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Degree
- Graduate Certificate
Graduate College Admissions Requirements
Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:
- An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
- Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.
*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.