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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Assessment and Quantitative Analysis
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Plan Description
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Assessment and Quantitative Analysis (AQUA) is designed for graduate students completing a rigorous psychometric and quantitative methodology core. The 18-credit certificate program has been designed to provide flexibility in obtaining advanced expertise in psychometrics, the general linear model and multi-level modeling, or regression models and structural equation modeling. Additionally, students may complete courses in Mixed-Methods, Categorical Models and Secondary Data Models and Statistical Programming. Graduate students with good academic standing in a master’s or doctoral degree program at UNLV (or other institutions) may apply for admission. For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Directory. Plan Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website. All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements. Graduate College Admission Requirements - Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
- Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
- Advanced Certificates require a regionally accredited Master’s degree.
- Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
Department Admission Requirements - Students completing master’s or doctoral degree are eligible for the Advanced Graduate Certificate Program in Assessment and Quantitative Analysis.
- All transfer credits must adhere to Grad Catalog policies. Please see Graduate Catalog, for example, transfer credit coursework must not have been used to earn any prior degree or certificates, at UNLV or elsewhere.
Plan Requirements
Subplan 1: Concurrent Master’s
Subplan 2: Post-Master’s Subplan 1: Concurrent Master’s
Total Credits Required: 18 Course Requirements
Students may select the courses that concurrently complete research methods requirements for their degree programs and their specific methodological interests. Required Courses - Credits: 9
Select from the following list or advisor approved courses: Elective Courses - Credits: 9
Select from the following list or advisor approved courses: Certificate Completion Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 18 credits with a grade of B or better in the courses.
- Students may apply for completion up to two semester prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
- Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the certificate requirements and master’s degree requirements.
Subplan 2: Post-Master’s
Total Credits Required: 18 Course Requirements
Students may select the courses that concurrently complete research methods requirements for their degree programs and their specific methodological interests. Required Courses - Credits: 9
Select from the following list or advisor approved courses: Elective Courses - Credits: 9
Select from the following list or advisor approved courses: Certificate Completion Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 18 credits with a grade of B or better in the courses.
- Students may apply for completion up to two semester prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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