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Graduate Certificate in
Research Methods in Education

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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 15
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NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
December 13, 2024

About this Program


Gain skills in research techniques. This online program teaches you about education research methods that can be applied a variety of disciplines such as social sciences, physical sciences, business, K-12 instruction and administration.

Designed For

This program is ideal for a practicing educator or researcher seeking to enhance their ability to design and conduct rigorous educational research studies. They likely have a background in education or a related field and are motivated to acquire advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to contribute meaningfully to educational theory and practice.

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Graduate Certificate in Research Methods in Education

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What You’ll Learn


Through this online program, students will develop competencies in conducting survey research and guide research teams to understand client needs, designing research and evaluating projects, collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings, and provide recommendations through reports, visualizations, interactive data dashboards.

 

*Credit hours accrued toward a graduate certificate can also be applied toward a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree at UK.

Course Examples

  • EPE/EDP 557 Gathering, Using and Analyzing Educational Data I
  • EPE 619 Survey Research
  • EPE/EDP 620 Introduction to Evaluation
  • EPE 663 Field Studies in Educational Settings
  • One (1) elective

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How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

  • An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work, if applicable.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. See Graduate School admissions for specifics.

Application Requirements

  • Official transcripts

 

 

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Program Contact

Eric T. Weber
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Yes, graduate certificates can be  taken by themselves. Our graduate certificate programs are designed to allow students to gain very specific skills and knowledge in a shorter amount of time than our degree programs in similar areas. Certificate programs can be useful to your career by itself, or when coupled with a degree-bearing program. This choice is completely up to the student.

Please view the Admission Criteria section, located under "How to Apply" on this page.

Tuition

Federal financial aid is not available to students who only enroll in a certificate program.

For our fully-online programs, it does not matter what state you live in. The rate is the same no matter where you live.

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

Yes! For graduate students who enroll full-time (9+ credit hours) exclusively in a distance education program, will receive a capped tuition rate. To see the current term’s capped tuition rate, please visit https://www.uky.edu/studentaccount/tuition and look for “Graduate Students Enrolled Exclusively in Distance Education Courses -- full-time.” This is the per semester rate you will pay when enrolled for 9 or more credit hours. Please note, this rate only applies to programs using the standard graduate tuition rate. 

Online Learning

No, all classes are asynchronous. This means that students complete the course requirements according to the syllabus and deadlines, but they have flexibility within their own schedule to complete coursework at times that work best for their schedule. We recommend students log in everyday to ensure they are staying on top of communication and assignments.

It's important to know how to approach learning in an online program. Online classes are not harder nor easier than in-person classes, but they are different due to their asynchronous modality. This means students should expect to:

Develop a routine: Login to your online class routinely (we recommend at least once daily) to receive updates and contribute meaningfully to any ongoing discussions.

Be good time managers: Determine when you have time to work on coursework throughout the week so you don't fall behind or put off assignments until the last minute.

Communicate: If you are having any trouble, message your peers and/or your instructor right away to ask for help or clarification. Never be afraid to reach out to your instructors or Student Affairs if you need assistance--we have many resources to help you, but we need to know your situation to act accordingly on your behalf.

If you need additional support in navigating the online classroom, Canvas (our learning management system) has a number of helpful tools, including a module for new students that walks through everything you need to know about navigating information in your online class.

No, you are awarded the same diploma from UK as students who take classes in-person. There is no denotation of “online” on your diploma or your transcripts.

Yes. Our faculty are happy to meet with our students by phone call, email, or an online meeting. You are also welcome to set up an in-person appointment if you ever find yourself in Lexington.

This depends on each student and their ability to manage the heavy course load of enrolling full-time, which is 9 credit hours (typically, 3 classes) per semester. Students who enroll full-time may find it difficult to keep even a part-time job. Students who are able to manage a full-time courseload can take advantage of our Graduate Tuition Cap and save on tuition, which offers a flat tuition rate per semester when enrolled in 9 or more credit hours.

No, there is no on-campus requirement.

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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