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Diploma of Applied Social Research
Middle Tennessee State University
- Murfreesboro, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The certificate covers qualitative and quantitative research methods, Statistical software and programme evaluation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Applied Social Research can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Policy analyst
- Research analyst
- Statistician
- Demographer
- Director of research
- Program manager
- Criminologist
- Consultant
- Community developer
Curriculum
- Fifteen graduate credit hours in applied social research methods: qualitative analysis and writing
- Quantitative methods
- Data analysis software and programme evaluation. It can be taken alongside an advanced degree and requires a bachelor's degree with beginning-level skills in statistics or research methods.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a NACES course-by-course evaluation including GPA for non-US degrees
- Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
- Individual programmes may add GRE
- GMAT or MAT scores
- Recommendations and resumes. English proficiency proof unless exempt (https://intered.mtsu.edu/grad_students). Grade guidance from source: Same as graduate admission: overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
- Certificate programmes may add requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution, NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US degrees, Additional programme-specific materials.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 70
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadlines: fall June 1
- Spring October 1
- Departments may differ. Apply online through the institution's official application portal and pay the 50 USD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts or a NACES course-by-course evaluation with GPA
- Proof of identity
- English test scores unless exempt
- programme items such as GRE
- GMAT or MAT scores
- Recommendations or a resume. Wait for the College of Graduate Studies decision. Complete the immigration and financial documents for the I-20: passport copy
- Financial affidavit and proof of at least 36
- 500 USD
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,472 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Murfreesboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | Sociology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship availability is indicated in the supplied dataset, Funding, Eligibility, Value and dates vary by programme and admission cycle. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,472 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,041 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 70.