The graduate certificate in behavioral data science offers an innovative blend of behavioral science and advanced data science methods. The program equips students with essential skills to translate human behavior into quantifiable data for deeper analysis.
Through project-based learning, students gain practical skills, including data collection and cleaning, data visualization and model-building — skills that showcase their ability to address practical challenges using behavioral data analysis.
The ASU graduate admission application requires personal information, academic history, residency information and degree selection. After you select your degree, you will be prompted for the following supplemental materials.
For further assistance filling out any part of the application please visit us online.
Completed applications must be electronically submitted to ASU and include the following:
The statement of purpose provides the admission committee the ability to evaluate writing as well as an applicant's fit for this program. The following items should be addressed in the statement of purpose:
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework.
Applicants who do not meet these criteria are welcome to contact us to discuss alternative options for joining the program.
A professional résumé or CV may be included in the application materials, but this is optional.
If you are recommended for admission by the academic unit, you will be required to provide an official transcript (sent to us by mail directly from the institution). Your offer of admission and ability to register for classes will be contingent upon the receipt and verification of these official documents (which must show the award of degrees where appropriate).
The unofficial transcript that is uploaded must match the official transcript we receive. Do not upload spreadsheet documents as these are not acceptable for review. Instead, you can use a screen-capture or a picture of the official transcript and copy and paste the image onto a Word document. You are also allowed to scan and upload a copy of your official transcripts (this is preferred). Please include the transcript key or legend (often on the back of the official transcript) in your upload.
Arizona State University reserves the right to require official transcripts any time prior to admission review and revoke any admission decisions if the unofficial transcript(s) do not match the official transcripts.
Please make sure your unofficial transcript document includes your required bachelor's degree transcript. If you have transcripts from more than one university or have multiple degrees from the same university, please upload all transcripts in one file.
If unofficial transcripts are not uploaded at time of application, official transcripts will be required to be submitted before your application will move forward for review for admission.
If you are an international student, visit our resources page for more information about how to apply for grad school at ASU's New College.