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. The four courses in the certificate program provide an understanding of modes of inquiry in the applied social sciences and various methods and techniques used in applied research.

Classes are offered at various times throughout the day to accommodate different schedules. Most courses are offered at 4:30-7:00 pm one day per week to accommodate students with full-time employment or other obligations.

The certificate is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any undergraduate major. Courses may be applied to the Master of Arts program in Applied Sociology if admitted.

Students can enter the program either in the fall or spring semesters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until August 1st for Fall admission and January 1st for Spring admission. If you are not able to submit your application by the dates above and are still interested in applying, please contact Emily Byrne at ebyrne@umbc.edu. Deadlines for international applicants are slightly earlier. Apply here.