IDCE30291
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Also listed under 2 other titles
- QUAL RESRCH MTHDS & DSGN
- QUAL. RESRCH DES & METHODS
- Department
- Int'l Dev'l, Community, Envir
- Terms offered
- 17
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Provides an introduction to qualitative inquiry and explores the major assumptions, language and logic of qualitative research. The course emphasizes the modes of thinking and the practice of collecting qualitative data. Student will conceptualize and design their own qualitative studies, which includes an emphasis on developing research questions; sampling, research ethics and IRB, and methods for data gathering, analysis and interpreting qualitative research. Fulfills IDCE Skills course or an elective within the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Effectiveness concentration. Concentration Monitoring, Evaluation, and Effectiveness- Urban Regeneration: Economic and Workforce Development
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2014–2024
2003 2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 30% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 33% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 32% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 33% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Wed, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM Sackler Science Center S223 20242008200720062006
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM BP217 2014-1
- Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC204 2014-2
- Fri, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM Jefferson Academic Center JF202 2009
- Thu, 8:50 AM–11:50 AM 2003
- Mon, 2:25 PM–5:05 PM 2003
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 32476 |
| Spring 2023 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 28 enrolled | 32476 |
| Spring 2021 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2020 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2019 | Sarah E. Mitchell | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2018 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2017 | Amber M. Murrey | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2016 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2015 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 27 of 28 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2014 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 20 enrolled | 33413 |
| Spring 2009 | Deborah Martin | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 8 enrolled | 36737 |
| Fall 2008 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 0.5 | 31 of 15 enrolled | 24373 |
| Fall 2007 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 15 enrolled | 24373 |
| Fall 2006 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 28 enrolled | 24373 |
| Spring 2006 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 15 enrolled | 34807 |
| Fall 2003 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 20 enrolled | 22030 |
| Spring 2003 | David I. Bell | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 20 enrolled | 37370 |