The Online Graduate Certificate in Survey Research, which is offered by the School of Public Policy, prepares students to use survey research in their careers. The certificate is comprised of four courses, totaling 12 credits. The certificate courses can be applied to the Master of Arts in Survey Research and Data Analysis provided the student makes the decision to apply to the Master’s degree program prior to having the certificate awarded. Graduate certificate students and their advisors decide the most appropriate course of study.

Required Courses

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
PP 5379	Principles and Methods of Survey Research I	3
Select nine credits from the following:		9
PP 5322
PP 5332	Advanced Quantitative Methods
PP 5376	Applied Quantitative Methods
PP 5377	Qualitative Methods in Public Policy
PP 5382	Project Management in Survey Research
PP 5383	Principles and Methods of Survey Research II
PP 5384
PP 5385	Attitude Formation 1
or PP 5341	Public Opinion and Democratic Processes
PP 5386	Survey Research Analysis and Reporting
PP 5387	Surveys for Market Research
PP 5388	An Introduction to Multipopulation Survey Research Methods
PP 5389	Capstone on the Future of Survey Research
PP 5397	Special Topics in Public Policy
Total Credits		12

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Recommended course for students who do not have professional survey research experience.