GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
The 12-hour graduate certificate in qualitative research methods in education is an interdepartmental program of study that is administered by faculty within the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. The certificate is intended for currently admitted graduate students wishing to develop their skills in conducting qualitative research studies. Certificate candidates must currently be admitted to a graduate program at the university or hold a terminal research degree.
Requirements
- Cultural Studies in Education 560 (cross listed with Educational Psychology 555).
- At least one of the following: Cultural Studies in Education/Educational Psychology 661, Child and Family Studies 650, Educational Administration 618.
- At least two of the following: Educational Psychology 531, Educational Administration 617, Cultural Studies in Education 660, Cultural Studies in Education 625, Cultural Studies in Education 526.
Other courses within CEHHS may, where appropriate, be substituted for the courses listed above with permission of the program coordinator.
Refer to the Graduate Catalog for a description of the courses.
Contact Dr. Trena Paulus (tpaulus@utk.edu) or Dr. Allison Anders (anders@utk.edu) for more information and a copy of the certificate application.
Links:
Schedule of course offerings - updated Fall 2009
Other qualitative research courses at UT (may not be applied to the certificate requirements.)
Qualitative research resources
Completion of certificate program application
Updated 09/01/2009
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Phone: 865-974-8145
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