Program: Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education (18) - Northern Illinois University
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Apr 24, 2026
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
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Advanced Qualitative Methodology in Education (18)
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Certificate of Graduate Study
This certificate is aimed at individuals who wish to gain expertise in qualitative research for research and teaching purposes. Students who complete the certificate will be able to design and implement qualitative research investigations using a variety of approaches of data collection and analysis. It is available to any graduate-level student in good standing. Students who want to pursue this certificate must file an application with the certificate coordinator and develop a plan of studies with that coordinator.
Required courses
ETR 520 - Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Credits: 3
ETR 525 - Qualitative Research in Education
Credits: 3
ETR 526 - Advanced Technologies in Qualitative Research
Credits: 3
One or two of the following:
ETR 739X - Fieldwork Methods in Educational Research
Credits: 3
ETR 745X - Interpretive Methods in Educational Research
Credits: 3
ETR 746 - Interview Methods in Educational Research
Credits: 3
One or two of the following:
Other qualitative research courses deemed appropriate by advisor.
EPS 524 - Ethnographies in Human Development and Learning within Educational Settings
Credits: 3
ETR 531 - Program Evaluation in Education
Credits: 3
ETR 590 - Workshop in Research and Assessment
Credits: 1-3
ETT 531 - Visual Literacy
Credits: 3
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