Research Training & Certifications

CITI Program Certification: Social & Behavioral Research 

This page highlights formal training I have completed in research ethics and human subject protection. These certifications support my academic work and reflect my commitment to conducting and understanding research responsibly. 

I completed the CITI Program training in Social and Behavioral Research, which focuses on ethical standards in research involving human participants.

This training covered key areas such as informed consent, research misconduct, privacy, and the responsibility researchers have to protect participants.

This certification is important because it reinforces that research is not just about collecting data—it is about protecting people, maintaining integrity, and ensuring that information is gathered responsibly. 

What stood out to me is how easily research can cross ethical lines if there are no clear boundaries in place. This training made me more aware of how important it is to question not just the results of research, but how that research was conducted.

It also connects to real-world situations where people may be influenced or misled without fully understanding what they agreed to, which is something I want to stay aware of moving forward in psychology.

Certification Details

• Completed: April 8, 2026

• Expires: April 8, 2029

• Institution: Southern New Hampshire University

Training Areas Covered

• Informed consent and participant rights

• Privacy and confidentiality in research

• Ethical principles (Belmont Report)

• Risk assessment in human subjects research

• Research involving vulnerable populations (children, prisoners)

• Conflicts of interest and research integrity

Connection to Psychological Themes

• Ethics: Focuses on protecting participants and maintaining integrity in research

• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding the human impact of research practices

• Career Connection: Provides foundational training for future work in psychology and research