Overview

The courses in this Qualitative Research program from Kent State University offer students inter-and trans-disciplinary opportunities to learn and develop skills in qualitative methodologies, including grounded theory, phenomenology, ethnography and descriptive approach; as well as methods, including observation, interviewing, transcription, data analysis, use of software, analytic memoing and others.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Argue for the value of qualitative methodological approaches and help others understand the value of this form of inquiry to enhance understanding within their respective fields.

Critique and review a wide variety of qualitative research in their respective fields.

Create and enact a variety of forms of high-quality, ethical qualitative research in their respective fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Methods in Communication

Qualitative Research Methods in Geography

Qualitative Research Methods

Qualitative Methods for Public Health Research

Qualitative Methods in Sociology

Qualitative Research Design

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Geography Sociology View 2916 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript(s)
Résumé
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendations

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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