The Undergraduate Certificate is available to any Georgia State University student pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and you can apply by completing the application through the HOW TO APPLY link below. Students should declare their certificate as early as possible, but they may declare up to their graduation date, as long as all requirements are met. For certificates with a capstone, we recommend applying at least one semester before your expected graduation. You will receive an email notification about the status of your application within a week of submission.
What does it cost?
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How long will it take?
The certificate requires at least 15 semester hours of coursework.
Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus
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Social Science Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate
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In today’s data-driven world, the Social Science Data Analytics Certificate gives students the tools to excel in analyzing and interpreting data within social science contexts. The curriculum covers essential skills in statistics, research methods and data visualization, preparing students to make data-informed decisions in various industries.
This certificate opens career pathways in public policy, market research, urban planning and more. Graduates can pursue roles as data analysts, policy researchers and social scientists, helping organizations use data to understand and solve real-world problems effectively.
Program Details
The program requires completion of 15-16 semester hours along with a non-credit capstone course. Courses taken as part of a Georgia State University certificate program count toward the requirements of the certificate and may also count toward core curriculum, major and minor requirements.
This program’s curriculum includes project lab courses, perspectives on human expressions and signature experience courses.
For complete program requirements, visit the catalog.
For general tuition information, check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.
Through coursework, students enrolled in this certificate program will gain the following skills:
- Formulate specific, researchable questions and design strategic approaches to use data effectively in answering these questions.
- Demonstrate skills in sourcing, cleaning, and transforming data, demonstrating proficiency in preparing datasets for comprehensive analysis.
- Critically assess and articulate the limitations of their data and chosen analytical methods, recognizing the impact of these limitations on the validity of their findings.
- Present the outcomes of data analyses effectively, using visual aids, written reports and oral presentations to convey complex results in an accessible and clear manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interpret basic statistical analysis results, demonstrating the ability to draw meaningful conclusions and insights from quantitative data.
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