EDRM 6110. Qualitative Research I. 3 Credits.

Introduces qualitative methods as a research paradigm and develops skills in ethnographic techniques of field observation, interviewing, and data analysis. Out-of-class fieldwork required. Prerequisites: EDRM 6300.

EDRM 6120. Adv Qual: Analysis & Writing. 3 Credits.

Extends knowledge of and experience with qualitative research analysis and writing. Students must come with data collected previous to the start of the course. Prerequisite: EDRM 6110.

EDRM 6130. Ethnographic Methods. 3 Credits.

Immersive seminar in reading and analyzing ethnographic studies in education, including journal articles and book-length ethnographies matched to student interests. Examines the purpose, process, and production of ethnography in the field of education. Students conceptualize and design their own ethnographic research study. Prerequisite: An introduction to qualitative methods class (EDRM 6110 or equivalent).

EDRM 6140. Adv Qual: Case Study. 3 Credits.

Advanced study of qualitative methods by way of an in-depth introduction to case study research and its application in the social sciences. Includes strengthening students' understanding and skills in designing, implementing, interpreting, reporting, and evaluating case studies. Centers case study research methods within the field of education; however, also explores case study methods in other fields. Prerequisites: EDRM 6110 or Instructor permission.

EDRM 6210. Quantitative Research I. 3 Credits.

Provides knowledge and skill in conducting quantitative research studies for education and social services. Students apply social science research methods in a laboratory setting and produce a model study. Prerequisites: EDRM 6300.

EDRM 6220. Adv Quant: Research Methods. 3 Credits.

Covers advanced statistical techniques that are commonly used in education and social sciences. Prerequisite: EDRM 6210. Pre/Co-requisite: EDRM 6210.

EDRM 6230. Adv Quant: Survey Research. 3 Credits.

Introduces survey research design, implementation and planning processes. Prerequisite: EDRM 6210. Pre/Co-requisite: EDRM 6210.

EDRM 6250. Adv Quant: Multilevel Mod MLM. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the concepts and applications of multilevel modeling, also known as mixed effects modeling, and hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) in the education world Prerequisite: EDRM 6210. Co-requisite: EDRM 6210.

EDRM 6300. Applied Educational Research. 3 Credits.

Introduction to philosophical and methodological foundations of interpretive and empirical-analytic research; overview of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Preparation of critical readers and synthesizers of research studies.

EDRM 6310. Mixed Methods Research: Adv. 3 Credits.

An advanced research seminar designed to introduce students to mixed methods research, which integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches, inquiries, and data collection and analysis strategies into a single study or research project. Prerequisites: EDRM 6110, EDRM 6210. Pre/Co-requisites: EDRM 6110, EDRM 6210.

EDRM 6990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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EDRM 6991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 6993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 6994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 6995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.

Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 7990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

EDRM 7991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 7993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 7994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

EDRM 7995. Graduate Independent Research. 1-18 Credits.

Graduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.