Applied Qualitative Methods in Student Affairs Leadership
ECHD 9425
3 hours
Applied Qualitative Methods in Student Affairs Leadership
Course Description
An introduction to the conceptual and theoretical foundations of qualitative research methods in student affairs. Provides a holistic view and makes explicit the fundamental assumptions and interests of qualitative research methods in student affairs, moving all students toward deeper understanding and increased competency.
Athena Title
Appl Qual Meth in Stu Aff Lead
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand how to articulate understanding of social science philosophy supporting qualitative research.
Students will understand how to defend the role of qualitative research in student affairs leadership.
Students will understand how to reflect on the role of identities and ethics in research processes.
Students will understand how to review various paradigms and designs appropriate for qualitative research.
Students will understand how to devise data collection methods for qualitative research in student affairs leadership.
Students will understand how to simulate data analysis strategies for qualitative research in student affairs leadership.
Students will understand how to compose strategies for representing qualitative data in student affairs leadership.
Topical Outline
Overview and Paradigms
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks
Researcher Positionalities and Subjectivities
Research Design
Data Collection: Research Site
Data Collection: Sampling Data Collection: Recruiting Participants
Data Collection: Ethical Considerations
Data Collection: Forms of Data
Data Analysis
Data Representation, Trustworthiness, and Answerability
