Humanities

Interdepartmental Program
No
Enhance your research skills and expertise in the human sciences with Iowa State University's Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences certificate program. This program offers specialized training in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, preparing participants for careers in academia, social services, policy analysis, and more.
Morgan Vorwald

The Iowa State School of Education Applied Research Methods in the Human Sciences Graduate Certificate is designed for current or future administrators in education, social service, and non-profit institutions and organizations who want to enhance their knowledge, skillsets, and employment possibilities by adding expertise in social science research methods; and post-baccalaureate students in education and other broad social science fields (such as human development & family studies, sociology, women's studies, and inter-departmental graduate students) who are required to produce original social research.


Degrees Offered:

  • Certificate
Program Degrees Offered
515-294-9531

School of Education

schoolofed@iastate.edu
Program Homepage

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Rolling Admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 560
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 83
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 56
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
rsmith2@iastate.edu
Certificate Director
rsmith2@iastate.edu
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