The Research Methods Graduate Certificate currently offers concentration areas in: a) Qualitative Research and b) Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research. Coursework in both concentrations prepares researchers to conduct rigorous and meaningful research in higher education as well as research and policy organizations.

Concentration in Qualitative Research

The Qualitative Research 18-credit graduate certificate provides supplemental preparation for qualitative researchers in higher education and policy organizations. Coursework is interdisciplinary and will provide theoretical and applied research training across case study, ethnography, grounded theory, mixed methods, narrative inquiry, and participatory action research.

Concentration in Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research

The Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research (ARDR) 18-credit graduate certificate prepares researchers to conduct rigorous and meaningful research to advance racial justice, decolonization, and equity in society. The certificate has three components: 1) a foundation of three core courses introducing students to critical perspectives in research methods, 2) two electives of advanced applied methods courses including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods options, and 3) an applied capstone course.

Admissions

Applicants must have a conferred Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution prior to enrollment.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Banner Code: E1-CERG-RESM

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Concentration in Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research (ARDR)

Coursework

EDRS 814Anti-Colonial Methodologies3
EDRS 833Participatory Action Research3
EDRS 892Anti-Racist and Decolonizing Research Capstone3
EDUC 855Critical Perspectives in Education 3
Total Credits12

Electives

Select 6 credits from the following:6
Critical Discourse Analysis in Education Research
Evaluation Methods for Educational Programs and Curricula
Advanced Applications of Quantitative Methods
Advanced Applications of Qualitative Methods
Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Advanced Research Methods in Self-Study of Professional Practice
Qualitative Case Study Methods
Introduction to Measurement and Survey Development
Item Response Theory
Narrative Inquiry
Grounded Theory
Special Topics in Research Methods
Students may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval.
Total Credits6

Concentration in Qualitative Research (QR)

Coursework

EDRS 812Qualitative Methods in Educational Research3
EDRS 822Advanced Applications of Qualitative Methods3
EDRS 895Qualitative Methods Capstone Project3
Total Credits9

Electives

Select 9 credits from the following:9
Critical Discourse Analysis in Education Research
Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Advanced Research Methods in Self-Study of Professional Practice
Qualitative Case Study Methods
Document Analysis and Archival Research
Participatory Action Research
Narrative Inquiry
Grounded Theory
Special Topics in Research Methods
Total Credits9