Research Fundamentals Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate emphasizes the skills needed to interpret research data and conduct basic research in accordance with the procedures and methods of social/behavioral science. The certificate is designed for students interested in learning research skills and for those who need assistance in improving these skills for academic and/or career advancement. This certificate requires a total of 11-12 units. A grade of C or better is required in each class taken.
Research Fundamentals Skills Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Loss Prevention Managers
Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
All Careers in Research Fundamentals Skills (9)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Transportation Planners | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 100,340 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,040 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Construct a testable hypothesis and examine it using appropriate research methodologies.