Qualitative Methodology Advanced Certificate

If you are a UB doctoral student (UB master’s students may seek permission to enroll) looking for advanced training in qualitative methods or looking to apply research skills to address specific institutional problems, this advanced certificate is for you. Our advanced certificate in qualitative methodology provides you with an advanced specialization in qualitative methodology within the social and human sciences-responding to the increased demand for research informed by qualitative methods across multiple institutional and organizational settings.

Required Core (6 credits)

ELP 593SEM - Qualitative Research Methods Part I Credits: 3
ELP 594SEM - Qualitative Research Methods Part II Credits: 3

Electives (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

ELP 692SEM - Top: Credits: 3
LAI 625SEM - Discourse Analysis Research (Qualitative) Credits: 3
LAI 626SEM - Advanced Qualitative Research Field Methods Credits: 3
LAI 669SEM - Qualitative Tech for Education Credits: 3
LAI 670SEM - Methods of Child Study Credits: 3
LAI 683SEM - Sel Topics Credits: 3
LAI 687SEM - Narrative Research Methods Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Part Time

Credits Required

12 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Special Requirements

This program is only available for current University at Buffalo graduate students.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.