Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

Applied Social Science Research Methods Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Programs

Why Earn Your Certificate in Applied Social Science Research Methods?

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Social Research Methods is designed for college graduates who wish to understand how to conduct research projects for communities or organizations.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in the Nonprofit Sector, Social Dimensions of Health, and Applied Social Research Methods are offered either separately or as part of the M.A. program. Each certificate consists of 4 courses. These courses also count toward the M.A. degree, which permits M.A. students to complete the certificate without taking additional courses.

At a Glance

Applied Social Science Research Methods Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Department:
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

College:
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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What Are My Career Options Studying Applied Social Science Research Methods?

Applied Sociology

Based on real UMBC graduates*

72 Graduates
$78,485 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 10
  2. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2
  3. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE UMB 2
  4. WESTAT 2
  5. ASSOCIATION OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS 1
  6. PRESCIENT EDGE 1
  7. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES 1
  8. BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1
  9. TOWSON UNIVERSITY 1
  10. TREBUCHET RESEARCH, LLC 1

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 13
  2. BOWIE, MARYLAND 3
  3. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 3
  4. SYKESVILLE, MARYLAND 2
  5. ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 2

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Contact Information

Applied Social Science Research Methods Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-3979

Program Director

Dena Smith
dtsmith@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Kate Hemmis
410-455-3365
khemmis1@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.