Qualitative Research Certificate at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research is a 15-credit course sequence that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications and field-based experiences. Although this certificate is housed in the College of Education, students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. NOTE: This certificate is not a credential for teacher certification/licensure.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Educational Studies Psychology Research Methodology Counseling | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 15 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include BER 632 Qual II: Engage with Qual, BER 633 Qual III: Adv Qual Inq.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission, an application must include: Statement of Purpose focusing on the student’s goals in pursuing a Qualitative Research certificate; Writing sample, involving qualitative research, submitted directly to the department for faculty consideration It is recommended to apply after successful completion of either BER 630 Qualitative Case Study Research or BER 631 Inquiry as Interpretation: Qualitative Research I with a grade of B or better. Certificate completion will be monitored by the assigned certificate program advisor. See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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