COMS 254 - Qualitative Research Methods

Unit(s): 4

This course explores methods for understanding and conducting qualitative research. Students will learn and practice a number of approaches to qualitative data collection such as interviewing, focus group, participant-observation, and audio/video recording and inductive data analysis techniques that analyze meaning and understanding in communication. Students will practice the skills of reading, designing and analyzing qualitative research.

Prerequisite: COMS 204 or ANTH 204
College of Arts and Sciences