This graduate microcertificate will provide you with the skills and knowledge to conduct and understand qualitative research. Qualitative inquiry helps researchers understand the behavior and perception of a specific group of people about a particular subject.  Qualitative data is collected through interviews, field observation, focus groups, and records research in a non-quantitative manner.

This interdisciplinary credential is administered by an advisory committee comprised of core faculty from the U of A Public Policy Ph.D. program and related interdisciplinary faculty across the U of A campus.

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You Will Learn To

  • Conduct qualitative inquiries that reveal the thoughts, feelings, opinions and reasons behind emotions of a research group of participants.
  • Understand the perspectives, principles and methodologies guiding qualitative inquiries.
  • Develop and implement qualitative research projects.

 

Courses

Choose one course (3 credit hours) from each of the three qualitative research levels below.

Qualitative Level I

  • EDLE 6543 - Introduction to Qualitative Research
  • ESRM 6533 - Qualitative Research
  • SOCI 5083 - Applied Qualitative Research
  • CIED 5313 - Principles of Qualitative Research in Curriculum & Instruction

Qualitative Level II

  • PLSC 5823 - Qualitative Methods in Political Science
  • COMM 5173 - Qualitative Methods in Communication
  • COMM 5183 - Interpretive Research Methods in Communication
  • ADLL 6423 - Qualitative Reasoning in Adult and Lifelong Learning
  • CIED 6653 - Advanced Methods of Qualitative Research in Curriculum & Instruction

Advanced Qualitative Level III

  • ESRM 6543 - Advanced Qualitative Research
  • ADLL 6463 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning in Adult and Lifelong Learning
  • EDLE 6553 - Advanced Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

Admissions Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Meet Graduate School admissions requirements

Tuition / credit hour $437.54
Fee / credit hour
Library $4.41
Network & Data Systems $12.10
Off-campus $30
Online Facilities $2

Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2023 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.

 

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