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FIELD RESEARCH DESIGNS & METHODOLOGIES IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATN

ELPA 824
Course Description

Focuses on research design, the major qualitative methods and techniques used in field research, data analysis, communicating field research, ethical challenges, and trustworthiness in conducting qualitative research.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.9

-1.91% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
80%

-16.23% from Historical

Class Size
15

-3.54% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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