Certificate in Qualitative Research and Inquiry Methodology (Online)
Gain the expertise you need with maximum flexibility.
Explore opportunities to design and carry out rigorous qualitative research while learning about the latest cutting-edge digital tools and analytic methods for collecting and analyzing qualitative data. In this 12-credit hour program you'll investigate critical issues in the field as you design and conduct qualitative studies to answer real-world questions.
You’ll learn from caring professors who are world-renowned experts in qualitative methodologies. You can also apply certificate courses toward master’s, doctoral or other graduate degree programs.
This program is intended for:
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.
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Jul 1
Spring
Nov 1
Summer
Apr 1
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Resume
GRE scores are required
only if applicant does not have a degree from an accredited U.S. institution
Minimum 79 TOEFL score
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score (international students only)
