Advanced Qualitative Methods ADS830 Spring 2018
Instructor: Dr. Leticia H. de Hahn
This course was designed to introduce students to the historical and philosophical foundations of qualitative research methodology, as well as to the paradigms and principles of qualitative research design. It prepared doctoral students in the skills, techniques, and knowledge necessary to undertake independent research using phenomenological, grounded theory, case study, and ethnographic approaches. Candidates become familiar with the ethics of research and the protocols for dealing with human subjects.
Doctoral Standards
Standard 1: An organizational leader facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision that is shared and supported by stakeholders in the organization.
Standard 2: An organizational leader advocates, nurtures, and sustains a culture consistent with the mission of the organization and conducive to professional growth.
Standard 3: An organizational leader manages the multiple dimensions of an organization including the role of public and private institutions in creating a global society.
Course Textbooks
Course Assignments
Leadership and Policy Takeaways
- Organizational sustainability depends on leaders to create a positive organizational culture between generations to accommodate differences and similarities. i.e Baby Boomers & Generation Z, (Group Activity on Phenomenological Study of Generational Response to Organizational Change)
- Ensuring that research does not cause harm to participants especially vulnerable populations including minors, prisoners, parolees, developmentally disabled and those who lack language fluency. (IRB Approval)
- Qualitative data collection and analysis is being transformed by technological growth such as internet access and computer-assisted data analysis tools (Class Experience)
