Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Qualitative Research and Inquiry
Methodology

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
12
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$480.93
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$576.45

Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology

Graduate Certificate

US News and World Report - best grad education degree 2022

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology explores the latest cutting-edge digital tools and analytic methods for collecting and analyzing qualitative data.

Gain opportunities to design and carry out rigorous qualitative research. Investigate critical issues in the field as you design and conduct studies to answer real-world questions. Acquire the expertise you need with maximum flexibility, and learn from caring professors who are world-renowned experts in qualitative methodologies.

Prepare for careers in such environments as:

Research firms
Corporate data analytics
Government agencies
Universities

This program may be of special interest to:

Employees working in applied research contexts
Job seekers interested in positions involving qualitative research
Those desiring a credential from a highly ranked university to demonstrate their expertise to employers
Current graduate students taking qualitative inquiry courses who want to earn a certificate on their way to degree completion

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology, you must complete 12 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (9 credit hours)
Elective (3 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Personal statement
GRE scores (required only if applicant does not have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited US institution)
Resume/CV
TOEFL or IELTS scores

Application Dates

Fall semester: May 2

Spring semester: Oct 3

Summer semester: Feb 1

Courses

Core

EDUC-Y 611	Qualitative Inquiry in Education	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 616	Digital Tools for Qualitative Inquiry	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 640	Analyzing Qualitative Data	3 Credits

Electives

EDUC-Y 510	Action Research I	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 612	Critical Qualitative Inquiry I*	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 613	Critical Qualitative Inquiry II*	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 624	Discursive Psychology Approaches to Discourse Analysis	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 630	Narrative Theory and Inquiry	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 631	Discourse Theory and Analysis	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 633	Feminist Theory and Methodology	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 650	Topics in Inquiry Methodology	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 671	Knowledge, Reflection, and Critique in Methodological Theory	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 672	Communicative Action Theory	3 Credits
EDUC-Y 673	Discursive Psychology as Theory	3 Credits

*Must be taken concurrently with EDUC-Y 500.

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $480.93

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1442.79

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $576.45

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1729.35

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

When you enroll in an IU Online program, you take IU classes, taught by the same faculty who teach on our campuses.

It's the flexible, affordable way to get the IU education you deserve without putting your life—or career—on hold.
Get the support you need to succeed

As a student in an IU Online program, you'll have the opportunity to engage with and seek help from your professors and peers, just as you would in a campus-based program.

You'll also have access to a variety of academic and other support services that you can call on when you need additional assistance. You're an important part of the IU community and we're dedicated to ensuring you have the resources you need to thrive in your online program.
Reap the rewards for decades to come

No matter what field you're in, an IU degree or certificate can improve your chances of earning a promotion or pay raise.

You'll also earn skills that will help you to achieve success for the foreseeable future, whether you're seeking to complete an advanced degree in your current field or switch career paths altogether.
Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

Request More Information