Pathways to Graduate Training in Survey and Data Science
The Pathways Program offers a synchronous virtual introductory program to upper-level undergraduate students and those in the post-baccalaureate stage on the topics of data-driven survey and data science.
This year, the Pathways Program will be led by faculty instructors Henning Silber and Sunghee Lee, and MPSDS PhD candidates Anne Cohen and Stephanie Morales.
Course Description:
The Pathways Program will introduce social science research methods in general, its link to survey and data science, and research projects around the Survey Research Center (SRC) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR). Led by faculty instructors from MPSDS, the primary goal is to share our excitement about survey and data science as a research field and a career path by focusing on principles, theories and hands-on approaches to generating social science data.
Who is Eligible?
Upper-level undergraduate students and those in the post-baccalaureate stage with interest in social science research.
Cost:
The Pathways Program is free of charge. Participants are required to pay a $50 deposit to reserve their spot. After successful completion of the full course, the deposit will be refunded.
Schedule:
We currently offer the program during the following sessions:
- Summer Session I: Monday-Thursday, June 15-25, 2026 from 12-1pm EST
- Summer Session II: Monday-Thursday, August 3-13, 2026 from 8-9PM EST
The application deadline for Summer Session I is June 8, 2026.
The application deadline for Summer Session II is July 27, 2026.
The application requires completing the application form and uploading your unofficial copy of your transcript and a letter of recommendation. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at [email protected].