Certificate in Quantitative and Qualitative Psychology Research Methods
This certificate program provides a comprehensive opportunity to document learning about quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology. These research methods can be applied in various fields such as business, nursing, education, and other disciplines. This certificate is only open to students currently in a degree program, and is awarded only in conjunction with a degree. Detailed information is available from the Department of Psychology, through the department chair.
Criteria to earn the certificate:
1. Not a standalone certificate – may only be earned as part of a 120 Credit Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies (BACS) Psychology.
2. Included in the degree program would be 18-credits core to the certificate:
- PSYC1101 Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
- PSYC1103 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
- PSYC2101 Data Analysis
- PSYC2111 Research Methods in Psychology
- PSYC3101 Research Practicum in Psychology
- PSYC3103 Qualitative Methods in Psychology
- Average grade of 75% or higher across PSYC2101, PSYC2111, PSYC3101 and PSYC3103.
3. Original Research Requirement:
a. Option 1 PSYC4900 Honours Seminar and Thesis (6cr) OR
b. Option 2 (with prior approval from the Psychology Department), PSYC4800 or PSYC4801, Directed Study, 3 or 6 credits.
OR
c. 120 hours minimum paid or volunteer research assistant in original research (must have prior approval of Psychology Department).