New
Graduate Certificate in Mixed Methods Research
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: Graduate Certificate
Classroom Type: Fully Online
Advance your research skills with CU Denver's online graduate certificate in mixed methods research. Learn how to combine quantitative and qualitative data to answer complex research questions.
Application​ deadlines
Rolling decision
Program Details
Interest Categories: Education Human Development Psychology Social & Behavioral Sciences
Campus: CU Denver Online
Today's most important questions can rarely be answered through numbers or narratives alone. Organizations increasingly seek professionals who can combine quantitative and qualitative data to produce meaningful, evidence-based findings that drive decision making. CU Denver's online graduate certificate in mixed methods is perfect for students who wish to develop practical skills that can be applied immediately in professional settings, research projects, evaluations, dissertations, and scholarly work.
What You'll Learn
The Graduate Certificate in Mixed Methods Research is designed to build expertise across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research approaches. Students develop the skills needed to collect, analyze, and connect multiple forms of data to answer complex questions in education, government, nonprofit, healthcare, business, and policy settings. These highly sought after skills help professionals produce richer insights, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and stand out in a competitive data driven workforce.
In this certificate program, you will:
- Design mixed methods research studies.
- Select appropriate research methods to answer complex questions.
- Collect, manage, and analyze multiple forms of data.
- Interpret quantitative findings and qualitative evidence together.
- Evaluate programs, policies, and initiatives using mixed methods approaches.
- Communicate research findings to decision makers and stakeholders.
Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development
You can trust CU Denver to provide an education that will prepare you for excellence in your career in educational research and evaluation. The university and school are recognized for preparing leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, CU Denver’s School of Education and Human Development is counted among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top schools in the country.
Required Courses
Students complete 12 credit hours. All students take the required courses below and then select one course from each additional category.
Required Courses
- RSEM 7110 Intermediate Statistics
- RSEM 7150 Mixed Methods Research
- Research Foundations (Pick One)
- RSEM 5120 Introduction to Research Methods
- RSEM 7000 Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods
Qualitative Research (Pick One)
- RSEM 7080 Methods of Qualitative Inquiry
- RSEM 7100 Advanced Methods of Qualitative Inquiry
Recommended Completion Time:1 year
Required Credits for Completion:12 Credits
Admission Requirements
This program has rolling admissions. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Application Requirements
- Resume/CV
- Written Statement: Describe your interest in the certificate and your special strengths
- $50.00 application fee
- International Applicants only: Proof of English Language Proficiency (International applicants should review the following information regarding English language proficiency)
Students in this certificate program who reside in eligible Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) states (https://www.wiche.edu/wrgp/) qualify for in-state tuition. Participating states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, and Utah.