Program: Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate - University of South Florida

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Department: Dean’s Office

Certificate Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Office of Graduate Certificates Website

The Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate provides an opportunity for graduate students and other professionals to gain a broad and in depth knowledge of qualitative reach, with an emphasis on the designs and methods used in studies of educational programs, processes, initiatives, settings and policies. Qualitative research is increasingly conducted and influential in educational research across disciplines, including adult, technology, science, public health, higher, Pre-K–12, and mental health education; and in other science, social science, and health disciplinary areas with educative aims.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Curriculum Requirements (13 Credit Hours)

Complete the following (4 Credit Hours):
EDF 7478 Qualitative Research in Education Part II Credit Hours: 4
And select three courses from the following (9 Credit Hours):
EDF 7426 Action Research in Schools Credit Hours: 3
EDG 7368 Visual Research Methods in Education Credit Hours: 3
Any graduate course in qualitative research (3 Credit Hours)
Or other graduate course approved by the Certificate Director

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.