Undergraduate Research in Behavioral & Community Sciences Certificate

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TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS: 13

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 a minimum of 13 hours of coursework, many of which will count toward their general education requirements or requirements for their major.

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Core (13 Credit Hours)

IDS 1505 - Introduction to Research in Behavioral and Community Sciences Credit(s): 2
IDS 2600 - Applications of Research in Community Settings Credit(s): 1
Advanced Research Course (MHS 4741 or MHS 4731)
STA 2122 - Social Science Statistics Credit(s): 3 (or approved Statistics course)
Research Methods Course (PSY 3213 ; CCJ 3701 ; GEY 4401 ; SOW 3401 ; MHS 3753 or equivalent)
Directed Research or Thesis

GPA Requirements

An overall USF GPA of at least 2.0 must be maintained.

Residency Requirements

Students must complete 50% of the minor requirements at USF.

Other Information

This certificate can be completed online.

Advising Information

For questions about the minor, please email bhcadvise@usf.edu.

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