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SO 409 Qualitative Research Methods 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of qualitative research in liberal and professional studies. The course emphasizes methods such as in-depth interviews, open-ended questionnaire construction, conducting focus group research, ethnography, and content and media analysis. Topics also include theories, research design, data collection and analysis, presentation and reporting research, and ethical and legal issues.