SSJ30291
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
- Department
- Sustainability & Soc'l Justice
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 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. Formerly IDCE 30291. Students who have already passed IDCE 30291 cannot receive credit for SSJ 30291and should not take this course.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2025–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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: not enough history to forecast. | 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. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent first- Wed, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM IDCE House GRAN 20262025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Anita Fabos | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 33910 |
| Spring 2025 | Cynthia M. Caron | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 15 enrolled | 33910 |