Auburn Bulletin 2025-2026

Advanced Research Methods for Human Sciences — Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate is designed to provide a well-rounded background in methodology and statistics in social sciences, with an emphasis on application to developmental and family sciences.  It will advance the knowledge of the dynamics of human development and family interactions.

CodeTitleHours
Advanced Research Methods for Human Sciences - GCRT
HDFS 7050Research Methods for Human Development and Family Science3
HDFS 7060Research Methods for Human Development and Family Science II3
HDFS 8040Longitudinal Data Analysis 3
HDFS 8050Advanced Research Methods: Covariance Structure Analysis3
HDFS 8060Multilevel Modeling3
Select two of the following electives courses:6
Mediation and Moderation Analysis
Mixture Modeling
Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Meta-Analysis
Psychometric Theory
Principles of Responsible Conduct of Research and Scientific Integrity
Total Hours21