Psychological Methods and Analysis Graduate Certificate Program
The Psychological Methods & Analysis (PSMA) Graduate Certificate provides a structured, practice-oriented curriculum in statistical programming, research design, advanced modeling, and measurement theory to support additional training opportunities and evolving workforce needs. By integrating hands-on labs with foundational statistical concepts, the program establishes skills relevant to making design-informed modeling decisions, estimating advanced mathematical models, and synthesizing qualitative forms of data. This skills-oriented curriculum intentionally develops workforce readiness, high-impact research capabilities, and enhanced career marketability across data-driven fields.
Graduate advisor(s) for graduate certificate program (admissions and advising):
Dr. Amelia Talley (Program Coordinator); Dr. Andrew Littlefield; Dr. Madhuri Ramasubramanian;
Dr. Balagopal Raveendranath; Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson.
Required courses and electives:
- 19-20 hours total (five courses total)
- Only up to 4 hours of transfer credit may apply
| Required? | Course Number | Course Title | Freq. of Course Offering | Prerequisites | Freq. of Prerequisite Offering | Taught by Distance? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWO Required Courses (8 credit-hours total, including Credit-based Labs) | ||||||
| Y | PSY 5480 | Experimental Design | 1 per year | n/a | N | |
| Y | PSY 5447 | Advanced Correlational Methods and Factor Analysis | 1 per year | n/a | N | |
| Prerequisites: PSY 5480 and PSY 5447 (or equivalents). Choose ONE 3-credit [PSY 5367] or 4-credit [PSY 5448, 5460] course from the first Block A. Choose TWO additional 4-credit [PSY 5448, 5460, 5465, 5485, 5495, 5496] courses from Block A or B. |
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| Block A | ||||||
| N | PSY 5448 | Advanced Multivariate Analysis for Psychologists | 1 every 3 years | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
| N | PSY 5460 | Structural Equation Modeling for Psychologists | 1 per year | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
| Block B | ||||||
| N | PSY 5465 | Categorical Data Analysis | 1 every 3 years | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
| N | PSY 5485 | Psychometric and Item Response Theory | 1 every 3 years | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
| N | PSY 5495 | Hierarchical Linear Modeling | 1 every 3 years | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
| N | PSY 5496 | Qualitative Research Methods & Analysis | 1 every 3 years | PSY 5447 & 5480 | 1 per year | N |
Program Coordinator: Amelia Talley, Ph.D. amelia.talley@ttu.edu
Application Process
Students must complete an application for a Graduate Certificate. Please go to https://ttugradschool.my.site.com/admissions/ApplicationLogin and follow the instructions for applying to a graduate certificate program. You must apply to the certificate program prior to the semester in which you intend to graduate.
Graduation Process
Once enrolled, you must apply to graduate from the certificate program. Typically, a student would apply to graduate from the Psychological Methods and Analysis Graduate Certificate Program in the same semester that they would apply to graduate from their MA or PhD program.
Psychological Sciences
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Psychological Sciences, Box 42051 Lubbock, TX 79409-2051 -
Email
kay.hill@ttu.edu