Qualitative Research in Music Education

3 Units

This course provides music education graduate students with an in-depth look at qualitative research techniques in educational settings, along with an emphasis on design and analysis, and a critical review of selected research studies in music education. The goals of this class include gaining an understanding of the qualitative research paradigm, learning to write effectively and efficiently as a qualitative researcher, and conducting a small-scale qualitative research project. Prereq: Graduate Music Education major and MUED 440 or requisites not met permission.