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Applied Social Science Research Methods in the Field

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Th 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2100 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Th 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2100
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This graduate-level course aims to equip students with field research techniques in social science research. The emphasis is on field-based qualitative research methods and data gathering techniques for doctoral and master's students to use in challenging settings on key governance, health, development and related concerns, especially (but not only) in the developing countries. A primary objective and output of the course is for students to develop a field-based research proposal that frames a social research problem; and more clearly defines the research design and accompanying research methods -to advance the students' thinking/work on their master's or dissertation proposal, while thinking through key aspects of the field research portion of their research. Principles, practice, debates and ethics concerns are also covered in the course.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y02-2100

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Courtenay Sprague

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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