SOC 404
Qualitative Research Methods
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Purposes, methods, and limitations of qualitative research. Includes participant observation and hermeneutics skills.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Qualitative Research Epistemology
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain the epistemological assumptions of qualitative research methods, how to select the appropriate qualitative research method to address a research question, and the criteria for evaluating qualitative research methods.
Title
Qualitative Research Methods: Design and Data Collection
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to design and conduct an in-depth interview study, an oral history interview study, a focus group study, an ethnography, a qualitative content analysis study, a qualitative case study, and a mixed-method study.
Title
Qualitative Research Methods: Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to code and interpret qualitative data. (This may include the use of qualitative data analysis software.)
Title
Writing and Representation of Qualitative Research
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to write a qualitative methods and findings section, as for a qualitative research article.
Title
Educational and Career Planning
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to connect what they are learning in the sociology program and/or classes with educational and career options.
