Advanced Qualitative Research and Mixed Methods Credits: 3

Catalog description

This graduate level course is designed for students who have had an introduction to qualitative research methods and want to pursue more in-depth study of these methodologies, with emphasis on a chosen methodology that they hope to use in their own research. Appropriateness of methodological choice in relation to research question, application of theory, rhetorical style and author presence, and criteria for judging quality will be among the topics explored for various methodologies and data generation (collection) and data analysis skills will be practiced. The course will also acquaint students with the growing literature on mixed methods research.