COUN 712 - Qualitative Research Methodology

3 Credit(s)

This course examines advanced qualitative research design and approaches and explores and contrasts philosophical assumptions of qualitative and quantitative research. Students will gain knowledge and skill in developing qualitative research questions appropriate for professional research, designing a qualitative research study, and submitting research proposals for human subjects/ institutional review board reviews. Students will also be introduced to writing for publication. The course will also address ethical and diversity issues involved in research design, sampling, and implementation. Areas of emphasis include specific methodologies, such as phenomenology and grounded theory, in addition to other common and emergent qualitative approaches in counselor education.