Qualitative Research at The University of Alabama
Welcome to the Qualitative Research Certificate Program at The University of Alabama. Throughout this page you will find (we hope) specific information regarding our certificate program and qualitative research course offerings as well as more general information regarding qualitative inquiry across campus and throughout an interdisciplinary array of academic fields. More than simply serving as a list of programmatic or even field-based bits of information, it is our hope that this website helps to facilitate a growing community of scholars interested in qualitative inquiry. In the future, we aim to align this online presence with other complementary events and practices that, together, sustain and productively challenge our ongoing work as engaged scholars. We hope to connect with you soon.
2023-2024 Schedule of Classes
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Fall 2023
BER 631: Qualitative Research I BER 632: Qualitative Research II BER 633: Qualitative Research III |
Spring 2024
BER 631: Qualitative Research I BER 632: Qualitative Research II BER 635: Materialist Theories in Qualitative Research BER 637: Arts-Based Research BER 695: Special Topics: Participatory Research |
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The UA Educational Research Program is committed to cultivating a scholarly community that celebrates values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guided by these firm commitments, we embrace a holistic perspective of diversity, which includes race; ethnicity and national origin; gender, including gender identity and expressions; sexualities; age, socioeconomic status; disabilities; religion and spirituality; as well as other identities and ideologies. Our program strives to create and actively promote a welcoming and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged, recognized, and respected.
Need Qualitative Research Assistance? Visit the RAS.
The College of Education’s Research Assistance Services (RAS) provide faculty and graduate students with advice, assistance, and instruction in qualitative research, quantitative research, and academic writing.
The RAS is staffed by three advanced doctoral students: 1) a qualitative methodologist, 2) a quantitative methodologist, and 3) a copy editor. The RAS provides a range of assistance to individual faculty and graduate students, including evaluating research purposes and questions; discussing data collection and analysis approaches, recommending applicable resources and readings, and reviewing academic manuscripts for form and grammar. The RAC also maintains a library of qualitative and quantitative data analysis reference texts, which students may access when the RAC is open.
Additionally, the College of Education’s Julie C. Laible Qualitative Research Lab, located within the RAS, provides faculty and graduate students with access to qualitative data analysis equipment and software, including digital audio recorders, microphones, transcription equipment, and video recorders that can be checked out for use by faculty and staff when the RAS is open
Click here to learn more and to make an appointment.
The RAS is staffed by three advanced doctoral students: 1) a qualitative methodologist, 2) a quantitative methodologist, and 3) a copy editor. The RAS provides a range of assistance to individual faculty and graduate students, including evaluating research purposes and questions; discussing data collection and analysis approaches, recommending applicable resources and readings, and reviewing academic manuscripts for form and grammar. The RAC also maintains a library of qualitative and quantitative data analysis reference texts, which students may access when the RAC is open.
Additionally, the College of Education’s Julie C. Laible Qualitative Research Lab, located within the RAS, provides faculty and graduate students with access to qualitative data analysis equipment and software, including digital audio recorders, microphones, transcription equipment, and video recorders that can be checked out for use by faculty and staff when the RAS is open
Click here to learn more and to make an appointment.
