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EDRS 621: Qualitative Inquiry in Education

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Focuses on basic application of naturalistic research methods. Examines major theoretical frameworks and qualitative research techniques, which include content analysis, coding, and interpretation of data. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: B or better in EDRS 590 or equivalent; concurrent enrollment in EDRS 590 possible with instructor permission.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Fall

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: B01*, CRN 41573, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 73573, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2023, Section: 001, CRN 74223, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Anthony Kelly
  • Summer 2023, Section: B01, CRN 43242, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 75537, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2022, Section: 002, CRN 81623, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Betsy Levine-Brown
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 79353, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2021, Section: P01, CRN 79830, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Summer 2021, Section: B01, CRN 43517, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 82313, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL2, CRN 82799, Format: Online, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2019, Section: 001, CRN 71042, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 71263, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Mary Guckert
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 71428, Instructor: Mary Guckert
  • Fall 2017, Section: P01, CRN 74818, Instructor: Mary Guckert
  • Fall 2015, Section: 001, CRN 71868, Instructor: Bernadine Pearson Futrell
  • Fall 2015, Section: P01, CRN 82565, Instructor: Bernadine Pearson Futrell
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 72060, Instructor: Abigail Konopasky
  • Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 72264, Instructor: Bernadine Pearson Futrell
  • Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 72563, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Summer 2012, Section: A01, CRN 41353, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2011, Section: 001, CRN 73026, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2010, Section: 001, CRN 74048, Instructor: Kimberly Sheridan
  • Fall 2009, Section: 001, CRN 74385, Instructor: Jennifer Cassata