Graduate Certificates

Foundations of Educational Statistics, AI & Ethics

This fully online, entry level certificate introduces students to core concepts in statistical inference, educational measurement, AI in education, and ethical and regulatory considerations. It is designed as Certificate 1 in the stackable sequence.​ 

  • Total credits: 9
  • Required courses (3 credits each):
    • CEP 834 – Statistical Inference in Education
    • CEP 808 – Introduction to Educational Measurement
    • CEP 867 – Ethics of AI in Education

Students who complete this certificate build the foundation needed for more advanced certificates or the 30credit MA in Educational Statistics and AI.​ 

Educational Measurement & Data Analysis

This online certificate emphasizes measurement, assessment, and applied data analysis for educational decision making and is positioned as Certificate 2 in the sequence.​

  • Total credits: 9
  • Required courses (3 credits each):
    • CEP 834 – Statistical Inference in Education
    • CEP 808 – Introduction to Educational Measurement
    • CEP 846 – Multilevel Analysis 

The program focuses on designing and interpreting assessments, working with nested data structures, and translating findings for educational stakeholders.​ 

Advanced Statistical Modeling for Education

This certificate deepens students’ expertise with complex modeling techniques used in contemporary educational research and evaluation and functions as Certificate 3.​ 

  • Total credits: 9
  • Required courses (3 credits each):
    • CEP 845 – Causal Inference
    • CEP 846 – Multilevel Analysis
    • CEP 850 – Advanced Statistical Models for Education

Learners extend their skills in causal inference, multilevel modeling, and advanced statistical approaches that support rigorous, data driven improvement in education.​ 

Capstone: Applied Educational Statistics and AI

This culminating certificate emphasizes hands on application of statistics and AI to real educational problems and is designed as Certificate 4 in the stackable sequence.​ 

  • Total credits: 9
  • Required courses (3 credits each):
    • CEP 848 – Machine Learning Applications in Education
    • CEP 849 – Data Visualization for Educational Data
    • CEP 898 – Applied Research Project (Capstone) 

Students design, implement, and present an applied research or analytics project, integrating machine learning, visualization, and ethical practice to address a real world educational question.​ 

Credits from these certificates are intended to stack directly into the 30 credit MA in Educational Statistics and AI, consistent with Graduate School and program policies.