This course will introduce students to the rationale for using qualitative research methods in psychology and related disciplines. Clear guidance will be provided on how to carry out basic qualitative research in psychology, including projects employing grounded theory, interpretative phenomenology, case studies, discourse analysis, and participatory action research. Ambitious students in this course will obtain the background and opportunity to produce an article using one or several qualitative research methods. This article could be suitable for publication. The methods lend themselves to counselling, clinical, and educational inquiries in field settings.

Note: Open only to students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment, Graduate Certificate in Psychological Assessment, and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) programs.

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