Nov 24, 2024

2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education (18)

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Certificate of Graduate Study

This certificate is aimed at individuals who wish to gain expertise in qualitative research for research and teaching purposes. Students who complete the certificate will be able to design and implement qualitative research investigations using a variety of approaches of data collection and analysis. It is available to any graduate-level student in good standing. Students who want to pursue this certificate must file an application with the certificate coordinator and develop a plan of studies with that coordinator.

Required courses

ETR 520 - Introduction to Research Methods in Education Credits: 3
ETR 525 - Qualitative Research in Education Credits: 3
ETR 526 - Advanced Technologies in Qualitative Research Credits: 3

One or both of the following:

ETR 739X - Fieldwork Methods in Educational Research Credits: 3
ETR 745X - Interpretive Methods in Educational Research Credits: 3

One or two of the following:

Other qualitative research courses deemed appropriate by adviser.

EPS 524 - Ethnographies in Human Development and Learning within Educational Settings Credits: 3
ETR 531 - Program Evaluation in Education Credits: 3
ETR 590 - Workshop in Research and Assessment Credits: 1-3
ETT 531 - Visual Literacy Credits: 3