Qualitative Inquiry (QUAL)
The Graduate Microcertificate in Qualitative Inquiry is an interdisciplinary credential designed to prepare graduate students to conduct qualitative inquiries. Upon finishing the certificate students will understand the perspectives, principles, and methodologies guiding qualitative inquiries. Students will also be able to develop and implement qualitative research projects. This credential is administered by an advisory committee comprised of UA Public Policy Ph.D. program core faculty and related interdisciplinary faculty across the University of Arkansas campus.
Graduate Microcertificate in Qualitative Inquiry
Program Description:
The Graduate Microcertificate in Qualitative Inquiry is an interdisciplinary credential designed to prepare graduate students to conduct qualitative inquiries. Upon finishing the certificate students will understand the perspectives, principles, and methodologies guiding qualitative inquiries. Students will also be able to develop and implement qualitative research projects. This credential is administered by an advisory committee comprised of UA Public Policy Ph.D. program core faculty and related interdisciplinary faculty across the University of Arkansas campus.
Admission to the Microcertificate:
Students must meet the Graduate School and International Education admission requirements for non-degree students.
Requirements for the Graduate Microcertificate:
Students must successfully complete 3 hours from each of the following blocks of courses for a total of 9 graduate hours.
| Qualitative I | 3 | |
| Choose 3 hours from among the following | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Research | ||
| Qualitative Research | ||
| Applied Qualitative Research | ||
| Principles of Qualitative Research in Curriculum & Instruction | ||
| Qualitative II | 3 | |
| Choose 3 hours from among the following | ||
| Qualitative Methods in Political Science | ||
| Qualitative Methods in Communication | ||
| Rhetorical Methods | ||
| Qualitative Reasoning in Adult and Lifelong Learning | ||
| Advanced Methods of Qualitative Research in Curriculum & Instruction | ||
| Advanced Qualitative III | 3 | |
| Advanced Qualitative Research | ||
| Advanced Qualitative Reasoning in Adult and Lifelong Learning | ||
| Advanced Qualitative Methods in Educational Research | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |