Professional Research Certificate

15 credit hours

Only degree-seeking Lindenwood undergraduate students are eligible to earn this career certificate.

The College of Science, Technology, and Health offers a Professional Research Certificate* that complements any academic degree with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required for basic research in higher education and many professional settings. To earn the certificate, students complete a series of modules and requirements that serve as the foundation of research education in the several professional environments. Additionally, 15 credits of academic courses directly related to the research process are required; culminating with a research internship.

Requirements

Certificate Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

MGMT 26014 - Excel for Professionals 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 30600 - Behavioral Science Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science 3 Credit Hour(s)

Research Coursework

9 credit hours total of coursework (minimum 3 credit hours of coursework from each category) as approved by program director.

Introductory Discipline-Specific Research Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 27500 - Research Methods and Data Interpretation 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHS 36000 - Introduction to Epidemiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 30400 - Basic Research Methods 3 Credit Hour(s)

Advanced Discipline-Specific Research Course

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 33500 - Independent Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
PHS 38300 - Research Methods in Public Health 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 31100 - Behavior Modification 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 32400 - Psychological Testing 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 33000 - Learning and Memory 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 33100 - Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Culminating Research

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 44100 - Research Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PHS 38900 - Independent Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 40440 - Advanced Research Methods & Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 48000 - Psychology Research Lab 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 48300 - Senior Thesis 4 Credit Hour(s)

Additional Competencies and Requirements

Complete three Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) training modules available on the Lindenwood CITI Training website

Required:

Human Subjects Research Training (Biomedical or Social/Behavioral)
Responsible Conduct of Research

One of the following modules depending on your professional background or type of research:

Good Clinical Practice
Conflict of Interest

Present at the Student Academic Showcase (SAS) or equivalent event approved by advisor
Attendance at one campus workshop, lecture, or seminar on a research topic. Examples can be attendance at a thesis proposal or defense, faculty colloquium, Public Health Academic Journal Club, or Exercise Science research seminar. A one-page formal summary with a professional cover page and discussion over the topic and activity must be submitted for documentation of their completion of this activity.
Submit one page summary of certificate experience and present their experiences to faculty and student panel. This will prepare students to summarize and discuss skills gained and lessons learned to potential graduate schools, medical schools, physical therapy schools and employers.

*Upon completion of the above requirements, the student will earn the Professional Research Certificate. This accomplishment will appear on their official academic transcript and students will be provided with a professional certificate of completion.