Curriculum
Students in the Applied Research Methods certificate program will complete a required core of 15 credits (12 credits of coursework plus 3 credits in related fieldwork). A minimum of 9 credits must be earned at Iowa State University.
Quantitative Option
ResEv 551: Basic Educational Statistics
ResEv 553: Intermediate Educational Statistics
Advanced Elective Course
ResEv 591: Fieldwork. The field experience will consist of at least one semester of applied research. The student must have a minimum of 3 credits completed in ResEv 591. The student will sign up for ResEv 591 under the guidance of a ResEv faculty member. The exact work will be jointly determined by the ResEv faculty and the student.
One additional methodology course of at least three credits, as approved by a ResEv faculty member. Course may be either quantitative, qualitative, or related to evaluation/assessment. See list below.
Qualitative Option
ResEv 580: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodology
ResEv 680: Critical Issues in Qualitative Inquiry
Advanced Elective Course
ResEv 591: Fieldwork. The field experience will consist of at least one semester of applied research. The student must have a minimum of 3 credits completed in ResEv 591. The student will sign up for ResEv 591 under the guidance of a ResEv faculty member. The exact work will be jointly determined by the ResEv faculty and the student.
One additional methodology course of at least three credits, as approved by a ResEv faculty member. Course may be either quantitative, qualitative, or related to evaluation/assessment. Please work with faculty to establish a methodology course that would be best suited to you.
Note: A maximum of six semester credits may be transferred in to ISU to meet the requirements of this certificate
Full course descriptions can be found in the Iowa State University course catalog.