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Jan 28, 2026
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Advanced Methodologies in the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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About the Program
The advanced methods training provided through the AMAP graduate certificate will combine formal and informal training with experiential learning in order to promote the rigorous, multimethod investigation of pressing theoretical questions in the behavioral, health, and social sciences. This is achieved by incorporating diverse qualitative and quantitative methods and immersion in interdisciplinary environments. The AMAP graduate certificate is the only interdisciplinary training program available for graduate students seeking to develop advanced methodological skills that cover the wide breadth of methods used in the behavioral, health, and social sciences. The Advanced Methods in the Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences Certificate is an exciting opportunity to develop and practice real skills in interdisciplinary methods. Students will gain state-of-the-art data analysis skills in the social, behavioral, and health sciences as well as practical experience in consulting on and teaching research design and analysis. Program Website Program Requirements
12 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (12 credits)
Students need to attend at least four courses in approved method courses (or similar courses with AMAP steering committee approval) totaling at least 12 credit hours. AMAP emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to methods. Students must take courses from at least two different departments for the four courses to be counted for the certificate. To encourage well-rounded methodological training, all students must take at least one quantitative course and at least one qualitative course. Students have the option to specialize in quantitative or qualitative methods. For example, a student who specializes in quantitative methods would take three advanced quantitative courses and one qualitative methods course. Students who specialize are encouraged to develop capstones that fit their chosen specialization. There is no requirement to specialize in quantitative or qualitative methods; students can choose to mix quantitative or qualitative courses, workshops, and capstones. Additional Program Requirements
Workshops
Attendance in at least three AMAP workshops is required. - See the AMAP Events page for upcoming workshops.
- See “Workshops and Seminars” on our Past Events page for example offerings.
- Most workshops are not explicitly qualitative or quantitative in nature and therefore can be attended and counted regardless of whether a student is specializing in quantitative or qualitative methods.
Work-In-Progress Talks
Attendance in at least four work-in-progress talks is required. - See the AMAP Events page for upcoming work-in-progress talks
- See “Work-In-Progress Series” on our Past Events page for example offerings
Capstone Experience
A capstone experience in research methods is required. - To be determined in advance in consultation with the major professor and the AMAP steering committee. The goal of the capstone experience is to gain experiential, hands-on learning in the application of methodological tools and/or teaching methods.
- Examples of capstone experiences can be found here.
GPA Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of B in each of the four courses, as well as the foundational pre-requisite course. Transfer Credit Policy
A maximum of 3 credits may be transferred from another institution, provided the transfer is approved by the AMAP steering committee. Additional Information
- AMAP faculty may also offer shorter modular courses, with three modules equaling one seminar of the four required.
- 12 credit hours taken prior to admission to the certificate program may be counted toward completion of the certificate.
- No more than 9 credit hours earned in non-degree status, including credit hours earned toward completion of a single certificate or more than one certificate, may be applied toward a graduate degree.
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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