LDRS 865 - Qualitative Research Methods

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: LDRS 862; or instructor permission
Provide students with a solid understanding of the key principles associated with qualitative research germane to administration and leadership studies in the non-profit and public sectors, as well as a framework for understanding how this approach compares with quantitative research. Against this background, students will develop skills in the specific methods associated with qualitative research design, including sampling, data-gathering, data analysis, representation, and assurance of quality. Students will experience the range of skills involved through actually designing, conducting, and reporting on a small qualitative study.