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Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research Methods (Online & Face-to-Face Options)

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This program is available in-person, online, and hybrid.

The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research prepares Â鶹´«Ã½s with skills in qualitative inquiry design and analysis able to generate, collect, prepare, and analyze the expanding array of qualitative data, and to produce written reports aligned with the expectations of their specific disciplinary audience. This certificate program consists of five, three-credit hour courses (15 total credit hours). Graduate Â鶹´«Ã½s in this applied program will develop knowledge and skills related to designing, conducting, and analyzing qualitative research.

Admission

The EMR Graduate Certificate programs are designed primarily for individuals who are looking to expand their knowledge and experience through extended graduate coursework in one of the three certificate areas.

Admissions requirements

  • Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor's degree and any graduate coursework completed
  • One-page page statement explaining interest in this certificate
  • Three letters of professional recommendation
  • English proficiency test scores are required for international Â鶹´«Ã½s if previous degree (s) were earned from a non-English instructional institution
  • Applications do not require graduate test scores

Application deadlines

ProgramAdmission TermApplication DeadlineInterview DateWMU Funding Application Deadline
CertificateRollingApplications accepted year-roundN/ANot Eligible

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