Spring 2027

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Education

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Education examines theory, research questions, study design, interviewing, observations, initial data analysis, and presenting an original project.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 77.3% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Understand how ontology and epistemology shape research design and methods

  • Develop research questions appropriate to qualitative research

  • Develop a conceptual framework

  • Design and initiate a qualitative research project

  • Practice research, including observations and interviews

  • Give informed feedback on qualitative research projects

  • Analyze qualitative data

  • Exercise their academic skills in oral presentations and writing

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.43 GPA, 77.3% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.67 GPA, 87.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Role of theory in qualitative research
  • Developing research questions and designing studies
  • Interviewing and conducting observations
  • Initial data analysis
  • Presenting an original qualitative research project
  • Ontology and epistemology shaping research design

Skills

  • Developing research questions and designing studies
  • Conducting interviews, observations, and initial data analysis
  • Applying ontology and epistemology to research design
  • Developing a conceptual framework
  • Giving informed feedback on qualitative research projects
  • Exercising academic skills in oral presentations and writing

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