The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research Methods is designed for doctoral students enrolled in College of Education doctoral programs who want to deepen their expertise in qualitative inquiry. The program strengthens students’ theoretical and practical knowledge of designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative research studies. It also supports students preparing to teach introductory and advanced qualitative research methods courses in future faculty roles.
To learn more about the courses offered in the graduate certificate, please visit the Office of Registrar website.
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program within the College of Education and complete the Intent to Enroll form. Please contact cite@msu.edu to receive this form.