DCES 821 - Qualitative Research Methods Counseling

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This course is designed to provide in-depth study in various qualitative research methods in counseling, program evaluation, education, and behavioral sciences. Students will learn to conceptualize, critique, and interpret qualitative research articles and to become intelligent consumers of research. Students will also become familiar with software for analyzing qualitative research data, recording, coding, and reporting of research data. Ethical and cultural strategies for interpreting and reporting the results of research and program development will also be covered.