Certificate in Qualitative Research
The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research consists of six three-credit hour online courses (18 credit hours) designed to prepare academics, professional research consultants, and graduate students to understand a variety of qualitative research approaches and to conduct qualitative research studies. Our certificate students will (a) gain insight into the philosophical and theoretical foundations of qualitative research; (b) distinguish and critique qualitative research approaches and products; and (c) apply best practices in qualitative research to design, propose, conduct, and compose qualitative research of their own.
The program follows the NSU Halmos College of Arts Sciences' graduate requirements: Students must (a) complete all degree requirements within the time limit, (b) have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of completion, and (c) not be in financial arrears with any office at NSU. The program also follows the school's transfer of credit policy for graduate certificate programs allowing for a maximum of 9 transfer credits.
Certificate Information
(15 Credits)
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| QRGP 6300 | Foundations of Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QRGP 6301 | Qualitative Data Collection | 3 |
| QRGP 6302 | Qualitative Data Analysis I | 3 |
| QRGP 6303 | Qualitative Data Analysis II | 3 |
| QRGP 6305 | Qualitative Research Design | 3 |
(3 Credits)
Choose one of the following:
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| QRGP 6304 | Appraising Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QRGP 6306 | Conducting Qualitative Research I | 3 |
| QRGP 6307 | Conducting Qualitative Research II | 3 |
| QRGP 6308 | Writing Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QRGP 6309 | Arts-Based Qualitative Research | 3 |
| QRGP 6310 | Autoethnography | 3 |
Below is a sample of a degree plan for a full-time student who begins their studies in Fall term. Degree plans will be modified based on a student's enrollment date and pace of study.
Table 1: Degree Plan: 18 credits hours
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| Fall (September) | QRGP 6300 Foundations of Qualitative Research |
QRGP 6302 Qualitative Data Analysis I |
| Winter (January) | QRGP 6301 Qualitative Data Collection |
QRGP 6303 Qualitative Data Analysis II |
| Summer (May) | QRGP 6305 Qualitative Research Design |
Elective |
| 1 | Completed NSU Graduate Application and $50 Non-refundable Application Fee |
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Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all schools attended and/or agency evaluation of foreign degree. |
| 3 | Please briefly explain (500 word minimum) why you are interested in the program to which you are applying for, as well as your professional goals, your assessment of your abilities to manage the challenges of graduate school, and any other information you would like to provide. The personal statement helps us get to know you beyond the objective data provided in review of your course grades and other objective information. It also demonstrates your ability to communicate your thoughts in a professional, organized and succinct manner. |
| 4 | An academic writing sample (it can be an academic paper, submitted journal writing, or a piece of professional writing). |
| 5 | Submit (1) Letter of Recommendation |
| 6 | A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. |
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For non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language instruction). Demonstrate English-language proficiency is required through one of the following options:
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Terry Savage, Ph.D.
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Elena Bastidas
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Brett McAllisterDirector of Graduate AdmissionsEmail: bmcallis@nova.edu |
ENTRY TERM (START) |
DEADLINE DATE |
| Fall (August) | July 15th, 2022 |
| Winter (January) | November 15th, 2023 |
| Summer (May) | April 15th, 2023 |