Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Data Analytics and Computational Social Science

"If you have even the most minute interest in the DACSS program, regardless of what you want to use it for, give it a shot. Take one course and see if you get a feel for it." - Bryn Kruzlic, MS in DACSS '24

The data analytics and computational social science (DACSS) program offers two types of graduate certificates designed for working professionals, people who recently completed their undergraduate degree, and current graduate students who want to build a solid foundation in conducting statistical analysis and develop their ability to confidently understand and apply a variety of social science research methods.

Our online graduate certificates allow students to explore the field of data analytics and computational social science without committing to a complete master's degree. Coursework will expose students to data management, research design, and quantitative analysis skills that serve as a foundation for more advanced technical courses offered in the DACSS master's program.

The three-course basic certificate is intended to develop a foundational understanding of data analytics and computational social sciences. The five-course advanced certificate extends the basic certificate by providing students with additional training in one to two additional social science methods such as text analysis, network analysis, survey design and analysis, or machine learning.