PSYCH 512
Qualitative Research Methods
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Theories and methods of qualitative research emphasizing philosophical assumptions, question formulation, data gathering, interpretation, and presentation of findings.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Title
1. Identify and critically evaluate qualitative methods
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and critically evaluate a broad range of qualitative methods of research in contemporary psychology.Measurement: Multiple choice quizzes/Analytic essays.
Title
3. Critically evaluate contemporary qualitative research
Learning Outcome
Students will critically evaluate contemporary examples of qualitative research from a variety of traditions, as well as submit their own work in the course to such evaluation.Measurement: Analytic essays and critical review papers.
Title
2. Propose, design, and conduct a novel qualitative project
Learning Outcome
Students will propose, design, and conduct a novel research project employing qualitative methods.Measurement: Course length research project.
