Qualitative Research, Certificate
College of Education
Increase your competitiveness for research positions in higher education and beyond. This interdisciplinary graduate certificate in qualitative research is the only program of its kind in South Carolina.
Students with a master's degree in any field will learn to conduct qualitative research from experts and tailor projects to meet their personal interests and career goals. Graduates will demonstrate their expertise and compete for roles at universities and policy and research institutes.
Program Highlights
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Career Options
Prepare for work in policy institutes, nongovernmental organizations, research institutions, higher education and more.
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Real Analysis
Workshop your own original data while developing in-depth knowledge in qualitative inquiry with our expert faculty.
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Broad Exposure
Study a range of coursework from ethnography to participatory action research to qualitative case study.
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Custom Experience
Explore areas of qualitative research that interests you in three elective courses of your choosing.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Project Management
Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
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Writing
Creating professional written content for inclusion in scholarly journal articles, books and reports
Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Researcher
Workplace Settings
- Higher Education
- Government
- Research Institutes
- Private Organization
The certificate has helped to deepen my understandings of qualitative research methods and methodology. The coursework helped me to develop my dissertation study and my broader research agenda. I feel better prepared for completing my Ph.D. as well as for the academic job market.
