PHTH 7101 — Qualitative Research Design
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: M/TBostonTraditional
Introduces the logic of qualitative inquiry and various qualitative data collection strategies including field observation, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and archival materials. Suitable for students in a range of social scientific disciplines including anthropology, sociology, political science, public policy, criminal justice, population health, nursing, and applied psychology. Offers students an opportunity to obtain a foundation for essential aspects of research design as well as hands-on experience in data collection techniques around a topic of the student’s choosing.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 20% | 8.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 40% | 3.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 50% · T 50% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: T (50% of sections), M (50% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Laura Senier (50% of students) · reviews
- Kaitlyn Alvarez Noli (50% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list PHTH 7101 in their prerequisites.
Links
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