An overview of qualitative research that seeks to stimulate students' imaginations with readings drawn from anthropology, economics, history, political science, sociology, higher education, and interdisciplinary work. In all readings, we will focus on how the research techniques might be used in the study of higher education.
Athena Title
Qualitative Research in HE I
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand the possibilities of qualitative research.
Students will understand the higher education problems qualitative research best addresses.
Students will understand the theories appropriate to qualitative problems.
Students will analyze qualitative research to understand how to use methods and techniques in their own work.
