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.

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.

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.

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.