Graduate Microcertificate in
Qualitative Inquiry
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.
100%
Online
9
Credit Hours
Bachelor’s
Degree Required
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 | |
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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.