Mixed Methods Research, Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Mixed Methods Research
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Overview
Learning Online
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Why Pursue This Program
The online Mixed Methods Research, Graduate Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and research credentials necessary for their careers.
Students of the Mixed Methods Research, Graduate Certificate gain:
- A valuable credential to add to their resume/vitae to help advance their careers.
- A wealth of experience by learning from recognized academic researchers and faculty in the UNL Department of Educational Psychology.
- Research skills and knowledge in mixed methods research.
- The ability to complete the certificate in as little as a year.
The pressure to conduct research by federal, state and accreditation agencies is becoming more and more prevalent in a variety of settings, including academia and health care. Research is increasingly reliant on mixed methods techniques. The Mixed Methods Research graduate certificate is a stand-alone credential that can provide students with the research skills necessary to fulfill this vital need.
Note: The Mixed Methods Research, Graduate Certificate can be incorporated into a UNL master’s degree in Quantitative, Qualitative and Psychometric Methods or other graduate programs with adviser approval.
Career Outlook: The Mixed Methods Research, Graduate Certificate is well-suited for current and future doctoral students seeking to enhance professional skills and training. It can be beneficial to individuals with no training in mixed methods research such as those from the allied health professions.
What's it like to take a program online?
Quality learning experience
The University of Nebraska has offered distance education courses for more than 100 years so you can expect a quality, rigorous experience. Online courses are often highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums and chat groups. You’ll have direct access to world-class faculty – researchers who are experts in their fields or practitioners with real-world experience. Also, you’ll be part of a community of learners and can benefit from the perspectives of students from across the globe.
Flexibility
Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes wherever is convenient to you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. You aren’t tied to a specific class time.
Service you expect from a leading University
Online learners at the University of Nebraska have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. An academic adviser will guide you along your journey, library services are available to help you excel in your program and career services are available when you are ready to take your next step. These are just a few of the services in place to help you succeed.
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.