Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: QUALITATIVE METHODS

Department: Sociology

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The goal of this seminar is to introduce students to qualitative approaches to scientific inquiry. We examine the scope and principles of qualitative inquiry and basic techniques of document analysis, observation, interviewing, recording and transcribing, data analysis, and writing reports. We also read and critique qualitative studies in the social sciences. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: SOCI 341. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 541 if student has credit for SOCI 341.