Computational Social Science (Graduate Certificate)

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Credits: 15 total

Degree: Graduate Certificate

College/School: College of Science

Start Date: 8/25/2025

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Program Description

This program is designed for students who seek training in computer simulation and related computational methods for analyzing social systems and processes. The program is open to all students with graduate standing at George Mason University and all students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university.

Career Opportunities

The Computational Social Science (CSS) certificate allows students with social science or computational backgrounds to acquire new knowledge and modeling skills to improve their qualifications and attractiveness to employers in government, academia, or industry. Graduates in this Certificate program include Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Policy Analyst, Public Sector Data Specialist.

Courses

Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.

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Who should apply?

This program is designed for students who seek training in computer simulation and related computational methods for analyzing social systems and processes.

Why choose George Mason?

The Computational Social Science (CSS) certificate allows students with social science or computational backgrounds to acquire new knowledge and modeling skills to improve their qualifications and attractiveness to employers in government, academia, or industry. The core courses provide a common foundation; additional elective courses allow for a variety of student interests across diverse social domains.