54 hours

Prospective students should include the following with a Graduate School application:

Resume/CV Statement of purpose Official transcripts 3 letters of recommendation International Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores Writing sample

After applications are reviewed, applicants participate in an admissions interview.

QUAL 8400

Qualitative Research Traditions

3

QUAL 8405

Philosophy in Social Science Research Methods

3

QUAL 8410

Designing Qualitative Research

3

QUAL 8420

Analyzing Qualitative Data

3

QUAL 8513

Evaluation Theory

3

QUAL 8595

Research Ethics in the Professional and Social Sciences

3

QUAL 8990  (2 hours)

Qualitative Research Methodologies Doctoral Seminar

1-3

QUAL 9000  (min. 3 hours)

Doctoral Research

1-9

QUAL 9300  (min. 3 hours)

Doctoral Dissertation

1-9

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

ETAP(QUAL) 8550

Writing Up Qualitative Research

3

QUAL 8750

Qualitative Research Writing Workshop

3

Choose 18 credit hour(s) from the following:

Electives to be selected in consultation with the advisor

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

Students selected for a Graduate Research Assistantship must complete one of the following:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

EDAP 9005

Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar

3

LLOD 9005

Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar

3

QUAL 9005

Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar

3

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

We prepare exceptional teachers of theoretically grounded research design for academic positions as well as researchers for other institutions and agencies.

Graduate students may transfer 9 hours to the graduate program of study with program approval.

- Students may apply for the Macagnoni Qualitative Research Award which is awarded annually in November. - Students are encouraged to apply for Graduate School awards.

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:

QUAL 9700  *

Internship in Educational Research

1-3

*This may entail conduct of supervised research or teaching of qualitative coursework.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The LEAP department and Graduate School have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present.

LEAP Graduate Student Network (GSN) is the student group for the LEAP department.

Other programs in the LEAP department include: Certificate in Educational Law and Policy Certificate in Organizational Coaching Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Certificate in Transformative Leadership MED in Educational Administration and Policy MED in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development EDD in Educational Leadership EDD in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development EDS in Educational Administration and Policy PhD in Educational Administration and Policy PhD in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development