ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
Advanced qualitative methods for educational research taught through an apprenticeship in the research process, from developing the idea and questions to collecting and analyzing data to disseminating results. Presents specialized qualitative approaches.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ED POL 308 (or ED POL 501 prior to Fall 2024) Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Review the fundamentals of the social science research process in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply a range of research tools and methods relevant to social science research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss ethical dilemmas in human subjects research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop research questions appropriate to qualitative research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collect, manage, and analyze educational research data. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Present educational research findings to a broad audience. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Reflect on the research process in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Learn about different types of graduate programs and careers involving educational research skills. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Review the fundamentals of the social science research process in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply a range of research tools and methods relevant to social science research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss ethical dilemmas in human subjects research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop research questions appropriate to qualitative research in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collect, manage, and analyze educational research data. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Present educational research findings to a broad audience. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Reflect on the research process in educational policy. Audience: Undergraduate 8. Learn about different types of graduate programs and careers involving educational research skills. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027