Qualitative Research Methods

Catalog description

This course serves as one of three research courses (9 hours) in the doctoral program's research series. Throughout the semester, this course builds upon students' understanding of qualitative research, its theory and methods. As a doctoral-level research course, the material covered will be intended to prepare the student for successful completion of a qualitative doctoral dissertation. The history and development of qualitative research will be covered, as well as the theory underlying the method(s). the focus of Qualitative Research is on the implementation of the study.