The graduate certificate in Qualitative Methodologies develops learner knowledge and experience in designing and implementing qualitative research studies in education, the social sciences, and related fields. The certificate courses emphasize the systematic, ethical, rigorous, and creative ways of employing qualitative methodologies to study complex social processes and phenomena.
Program Prerequisites
Admission is open to those with a master's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. Pre-requisite(s) for the courses selected for the certificate program must be met or receive approval from the instructor to enroll without the pre-requisite.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- EDF7473 - Ethnography in Educational Settings (3)
- EDF7479 - Qualitative Data Analysis (3)
- EDF7477 - Qualitative Research Design (3)
- EDF7499 - Discourse Analysis (3)
Elective Courses
3 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Courses listed above: EDF 7473, EDF 7479, EDF 7477, or EDF 7499.
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- ANG6498 - Advanced Qualitative Methods in Anthropology (3)
- ENG6624 - Social Media Research for Humanities (3)
- ENG6808 - Narrative Information Visualization (3)
- PAF7947 - Public Affairs Community-Based Research (3)
- POS7707 - Advanced Qualitative Methods in Political Research (3)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Another advanced (not introductory), specialized graduate (7000 or 6000) qualitative methodology course from UCF doctoral/graduate programs may be chosen, with Certificate Coordinator approval.
Grand Total Credits: 12
