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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 12
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $500.36
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $600.43
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Degree Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and Methodology gives you 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 and learn from caring professors who are world-renowned experts in qualitative methodologies.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
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
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and Methodology prepares you for careers in:
- Research firms
- Corporate data analytics
- Government agencies
- Universities
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)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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