Research Fundamentals
Certificate of Proficiency Sociology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The certificate in Research Fundamentals emphasizes the skills needed to interpret research data and conduct basic research in accordance with the procedures and methods of behavioral science.
The certificate is designed for individuals interested in learning research skills and for those who need assistance in improving these skills for their work.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to construct a testable hypothesis and examine it using appropriate research methodologies.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| orPSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | |
| orSOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| LIBR 101 | Introduction to Library Research | 1 |
| Select at least three elective units from the following: | 3 | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| orSOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| ADM 100 | Introduction to the Administration of Justice | |
| Select one course from the following electives: | 3 | |
| PSYC 205 | Research Methods in Psychology | |
| SOCI 205 | Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | |
| LIBR 201 | Media & Information Literacy | |
| orLIBR 201H | Media & Information Literacy (Honors) | |
| Total Units | 11 | |