ALS 5134: Community-Based Applications of Qualitative Inquiry
| Concentration: Agricultural and Life Sciences (Core Curriculum) Credits: 3 graduate credits |
Description
Community-based applications of qualitative inquiry in Agricultural and Life Sciences. This course will cover qualitative methodology in community-based research with a focus on ethics and inclusivity. Interviews and focus groups inform professional best practices and enhance communication. Included is best practices for a community approach, interview facilitation, and reporting for professional audiences.
Learning Objectives
Students should acquire facts, skills, and problem-solving abilities to:
- Model best practices as a reflective practitioner while facilitating community-based projects.
- Construct an inclusive and ethical community-based qualitative study.
- Design and implement a data collection and analysis protocol incorporating interview and focus group data.
- Synthesize results and communicate data collection process to multiple stakeholder groups, including but not limited to, community, university extension and academic units, non- governmental organizations, and governmental agencies.
- Generate a report that will enhance ability to inform practice and communicate and conduct inquiry within multiple agriculture and life sciences settings.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Graduate standing