Undergraduate Research in Behavioral & Community Sciences Certificate

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS: 16

The Undergraduate Research certificate is designed for students interested in attending graduate school or pursuing research careers. Students complete a systematic undergraduate research preparation program consisting of 16 hours of coursework, many of which will count toward their general education requirements or requirements for their major.

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Core (16 Credit Hours)

IDS 1505 - Introduction to Research in Beh. & Com. Sciences Credit(s): 1
IDS 2600 - Applications of Research in Community Settings Credit(s): 1
STA 2122 - Social Science Statistics Credit(s): 3 (or approved Statistics course)
Research Methods Course (PSY 3213 ; CCJ 3701 ; GEY 4401 ; SOW 3401 or equivalent)
MHS 4741 - Applied Research Methods Credit(s): 3
MHS 4731 - Writing for Research and Publication in Behavioral and Community Sciences Credit(s): 3
Directed Research or Thesis

GPA Requirements

An overall USF GPA of at least 2.50 must be maintained.

Grading Requirement

A grade of “B” (not B-) must be obtained in all courses applying toward the certificate.

Research Opportunities

Students who are pursuing a major or minor in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences will have the opportunity to apply for Undergraduate Research Assistantships to work with a faculty member conducting research in an area of interest to the student. Students may also participate in the CBCS Undergraduate Research Interest Group. Contact: Lisa Landis (llandis@usf.edu) for additional information.

Advising Information

Email Lisa Landis (llandis@usf.edu) with questions.

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