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Qualitative Research Methods (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research Methods is for doctoral students in College of Education doctoral programs. It builds theoretical and practical expertise in designing, conducting, analyzing and reporting qualitative research, and prepares students to teach introductory and advanced qualitative methods courses.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Teacher Education  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete TE 931 Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research plus at least three courses (9 credits) such as TE 938 Qualitative Data Analysis, advanced qualitative methods seminars (TE 939A-G), SOC 985 Qualitative Field Research, HST 803 or WRA 870.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program in the College of Education at Michigan State University and complete the Intent to Enroll form.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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