Spring 2025 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (56962)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West Bank
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 32 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/56962/1253
Spring 2025 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (56963)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West Bank
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 32 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/56963/1253
Fall 2024 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23055)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Mon 04:00PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23055/1249
Fall 2024 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23056)
- Instructor(s)
- No instructor assigned
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Wed 04:00PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23056/1249
Spring 2024 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (57285)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 32 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?msharifi+PA5041+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57285/1243
Spring 2024 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (57286)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 32 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?msharifi+PA5041+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57286/1243
Fall 2023 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23315)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Mon 04:00PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 184
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (33 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?msharifi+PA5041+Fall2023
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23315/1239
Fall 2023 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23316)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Wed 04:00PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 184
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (33 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dipali+PA5041+Fall2023
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23316/1239
Spring 2023 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (66161)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (28 of 32 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?msharifi+PA5041+Spring2023
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66161/1233
Spring 2023 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (66162)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (28 of 32 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?msharifi+PA5041+Spring2023
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66162/1233
Fall 2022 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23768)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Mon 04:00PM - 05:50PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (33 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23768/1229
Fall 2022 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23769)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Wed 04:40PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (33 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23769/1229
Spring 2022 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (58953)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- The lecture time is meant for students to work in their teams. Discussion sections will be in person on Wednesdays. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2022
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Anyone interested in having a complete methodological toolbox.
- Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the course, students should be able to:
● Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects.
● Determine when to use qualitative methodology.
● Develop strong qualitative research design skills.
●
Design questions and protocols appropriate to each method.● Gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research.
● Deploy a variety of interviewing techniques.
● Use basic techniques to analyze data using Atlas qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 5%Reading quizzes 15%Lecture quizzes 15%Group reading response to ethics readings 5%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 20% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58953/1223
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 19 November 2020
Spring 2022 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (58954)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- The lecture time is meant for students to work in their teams. Discussion sections will be in person on Wednesdays. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2022
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Anyone interested in having a complete methodological toolbox.
- Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the course, students should be able to:
● Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects.
● Determine when to use qualitative methodology.
● Develop strong qualitative research design skills.
●
Design questions and protocols appropriate to each method.● Gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research.
● Deploy a variety of interviewing techniques.
● Use basic techniques to analyze data using Atlas qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 5%Reading quizzes 15%Lecture quizzes 15%Group reading response to ethics readings 5%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 20% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58954/1223
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 19 November 2020
Fall 2021 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (25794)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Mon 04:00PM - 05:50PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (32 of 33 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25794/1219
Fall 2021 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (25795)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Wed 04:40PM - 05:40PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (32 of 33 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25795/1219
Spring 2021 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (54139)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- Class will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during Spring 2021 during the scheduled time. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2021
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Anyone interested in having a complete methodological toolbox.
- Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the course, students should be able to:
● Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects.
● Determine when to use qualitative methodology.
● Develop strong qualitative research design skills.
●
Design questions and protocols appropriate to each method.● Gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research.
● Deploy a variety of interviewing techniques.
● Use basic techniques to analyze data using Atlas qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 5%Reading quizzes 15%Lecture quizzes 15%Group reading response to ethics readings 5%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 20% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54139/1213
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 19 November 2020
Spring 2021 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (54140)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- Class will be offered REMOTELY. Class will meet synchronously-online during Spring 2021 during the scheduled time. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2021
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Anyone interested in having a complete methodological toolbox.
- Learning Objectives:
- By the end of the course, students should be able to:
● Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects.
● Determine when to use qualitative methodology.
● Develop strong qualitative research design skills.
●
Design questions and protocols appropriate to each method.● Gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research.
● Deploy a variety of interviewing techniques.
● Use basic techniques to analyze data using Atlas qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 5%Reading quizzes 15%Lecture quizzes 15%Group reading response to ethics readings 5%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 20% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54140/1213
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 19 November 2020
Fall 2020 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (20665)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- PA: major or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights major or Development Practice major
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (22 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- Class will be REMOTE. Lectures and labs will be delivered synchronously and asynchronously throughout the semester. Both lectures and the lab in Week 1 (Sept 8 - Sept 10) will be SYNCHRONOUS. A schedule that shows whether sessions are synchronous or asynchronous will be provided to students. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20665/1209
Fall 2020 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (20666)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (22 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- Class will be REMOTE. Lectures and labs will be delivered synchronously and asynchronously throughout the semester. Both lectures and the lab in Week 1 (Sept 8 - Sept 10) will be SYNCHRONOUS. A schedule that shows whether sessions are synchronous or asynchronous will be provided to students. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mukho017+PA5041+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20666/1209
Spring 2020 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (57561)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31701/22/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31702/05/2020 - 03/18/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31704/01/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31704/29/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2020
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57561/1203
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Spring 2020 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (57562)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/29/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 8503/25/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 8504/08/2020 - 04/22/2020Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2020
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57562/1203
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Fall 2019 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23928)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31709/04/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31709/18/2019 - 10/23/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31711/06/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31712/04/2019 - 12/11/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Fall2019
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23928/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Fall 2019 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (23929)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/11/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 8510/30/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 8511/13/2019 - 11/27/2019Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Fall2019
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23929/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Spring 2019 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (58227)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2019
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58227/1193
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Spring 2019 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (58228)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2019
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/58228/1193
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Fall 2018 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (24307)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 184
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 28 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24307/1189
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2018 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (24308)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24308/1189
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Spring 2018 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (54895)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018Mon, Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 30 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2018
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54895/1183
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Spring 2018 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (54896)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 184
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2018
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo 11 qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54896/1183
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 1 November 2017
Fall 2017 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (21242)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 60
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21242/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2017 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (21243)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21243/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf (Fall 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Spring 2017 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (55434)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon, Wed 08:15AM - 09:30AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2017
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55434/1173
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2016
Spring 2017 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (55435)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Mon 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 260
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gfs+PA5041+Spring2017
- Class Description:
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:Navigate the ethical and practical challenges of research with human subjects; determine when to use qualitative methodology; develop strong qualitative research design skills, design questions and protocols appropriate to each method; gather qualitative data via primary source documents and human subjects research; deploy a variety of interviewing techniques; use basic techniques to analyze data using NVivo qualitative data analysis software.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 15%Discussion board posts 15%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 15%
Final Project 25% - Exam Format:
- There is no final exam. There is a final research project which is the results of running a research study with all its components
- Workload:
- This is a 4 credit class, expect and plan to spend more time in class, doing readings, and preparing research materials. The class is designed to give students the basic tools to run a research study from beginning to end.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/55435/1173
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2016
Fall 2016 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (21417)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 60
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21417/1169
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx (Fall 2017)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2016 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (21418)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?guly0003+PA5041+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Introduces students to qualitative research, from design, data collection and analysis to writing up and sharing results. It provides students with first-hand experience in the process. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
- Grading:
- 20 points: Class participation (online and in-class)
30 points: Research Assignments (view syllabus for breakdown)
30 points: Final project - Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, presentations, and practical training. Also includes weekly 75-minute lab with TA to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code data either by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package NVivo.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21418/1169
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2016.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/guly0003_PA5041_Fall2017.docx (Fall 2017)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Spring 2016 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (66406)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data. prereq: Major or minor in public policy or science/technology/environmental policy or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sparkins+PA5041+Spring2016
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2016 offering of PA 5041. Parkinson's background is in comparative politics with specializations in political violence, Middle East politics, and social network theory. She has conducted two years of archival, interview-based, and ethnographic research among Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
- Grading:
- Grading is on a point system by assignment.
- Exam Format:
- There are no exams. There are very frequent assignments and a final paper.
- Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, Q&A, group projects
- Workload:
- There are several weekly readings, frequent small projects, and an extensive out-of-class commitment to field research.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66406/1163
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 3 November 2015
Spring 2016 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (66407)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data. prereq: Major or minor in public policy or science/technology/environmental policy or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?sparkins+PA5041+Spring2016
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2016 offering of PA 5041. Parkinson's background is in comparative politics with specializations in political violence, Middle East politics, and social network theory. She has conducted two years of archival, interview-based, and ethnographic research among Palestinian and Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
- Grading:
- Grading is on a point system by assignment.
- Exam Format:
- There are no exams. There are very frequent assignments and a final paper.
- Class Format:
- Lecture, discussion, Q&A, group projects
- Workload:
- There are several weekly readings, frequent small projects, and an extensive out-of-class commitment to field research.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66407/1163
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 3 November 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (20816)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 115
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data. prereq: Major or minor in public policy or science/technology/environmental policy or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- If class is closed, add yourself to the waiting list. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?frie0013+PA5041+Fall2015
- Class Description:
This class is designed to introduce students to qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis. It provides students with first-hand experience in designing, gathering and analyzing qualitative data. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 20%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 20%
Final Project 30% - Exam Format:
- There will be a Final Group Project.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20816/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 17 November 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (20835)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data. prereq: Major or minor in public policy or science/technology/environmental policy or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Description:
This class is designed to introduce students to qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis. It provides students with first-hand experience in designing, gathering and analyzing qualitative data. The course is an introduction because one semester is insufficient time to design and conduct a full study, or to fully master the various qualitative methods.
The class involves two weekly class sessions that consist of lectures, discussion, presentations, and practical training. The course also includes a weekly 75-minute lab to workshop the different components involved in research design, learn data analysis, and code by hand or using the qualitative data analysis software package, NVivo.
- Grading:
- Class Participation 20%
Research Assignments 30%
Research Proposal 20%
Final Project 30% - Exam Format:
- There will be a Final Group Project.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20835/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 17 November 2015
Fall 2014 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (22014)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 20
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- If you are interested in this class and it is closed, please add yourself to the waiting list.
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2013 offering of PA 5041. Emily Saunoi-Sandgren's background includes advocacy, nonprofit management, and policy issues affecting women and children. She has a master's degree in public policy with a minor in population studies from the University of Minnesota and she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology, French, and women's studies from St. Olaf College. She has taught PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts since its creation in Fall 2009.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22014/1149
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (22056)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of application. Meet with researcher. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2013 offering of PA 5041. Emily Saunoi-Sandgren's background includes advocacy, nonprofit management, and policy issues affecting women and children. She has a master's degree in public policy with a minor in population studies from the University of Minnesota and she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology, French, and women's studies from St. Olaf College. She has taught PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts since its creation in Fall 2009.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/22056/1149
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Spring 2014 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (62810)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 60
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of their application, meeting with a researcher who has employed the technique, and student practice applying the technique. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, and analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/62810/1143
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015)
Spring 2014 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (62811)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of their application, meeting with a researcher who has employed the technique, and student practice applying the technique. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, and analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2013 offering of PA 5041. Emily Saunoi-Sandgren's background includes advocacy, nonprofit management, and policy issues affecting women and children. She has a master's degree in public policy with a minor in population studies from the University of Minnesota and she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology, French, and women's studies from St. Olaf College. She has taught PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts since its creation in Fall 2009.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/62811/1143
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2021.docx (Spring 2021)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2019.docx (Spring 2019)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Spring2017.pdf (Spring 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/frie0013_PA5041_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5041 Section 001: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (28400)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 35
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of their application, meeting with a researcher who has employed the technique, and student practice applying the technique. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, and analyzing data.
- Class Notes:
- If you are interested in this class and it is closed, please try to register and add yourself to the waiting list if the registration system asks you to do so.
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2013 offering of PA 5041. Emily Saunoi-Sandgren's background includes advocacy, nonprofit management, and policy issues affecting women and children. She has a master's degree in public policy with a minor in population studies from the University of Minnesota and she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology, French, and women's studies from St. Olaf College. She has taught PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts since its creation in Fall 2009.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/28400/1139
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5041 Section 002: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts (28443)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Qualitative analysis techniques, examples of their application, meeting with a researcher who has employed the technique, and student practice applying the technique. Hands-on experience in designing, gathering, and analyzing data.
- Class Description:
- Please note that the assignments, readings, and class session topics will be revised slightly for the Spring 2013 offering of PA 5041. Emily Saunoi-Sandgren's background includes advocacy, nonprofit management, and policy issues affecting women and children. She has a master's degree in public policy with a minor in population studies from the University of Minnesota and she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology, French, and women's studies from St. Olaf College. She has taught PA 5041: Qualitative Methods for Policy Analysts since its creation in Fall 2009.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/28443/1139
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/sparkins_PA5041_Spring2016.pdf (Spring 2016)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
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