46 classes matched your search criteria.

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 Session
 
01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, 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 Session
 
01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025
Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, 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)
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 Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Mon 04:00PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 35
Enrollment Status:
Open (7 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)
Class Component:
Laboratory
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024
Wed 04:00PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 85
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (7 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 Session
 
01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024
Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Mon 04:00PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Wed 04:00PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon 04:00PM - 05:50PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Wed 04:40PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Off Campus
UMN 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 Session
 
01/18/2022 - 05/02/2022
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Mon 04:00PM - 05:50PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021
Wed 04:40PM - 05:40PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Off Campus
UMN 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 Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
Off Campus
UMN 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 Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
Off Campus
UMN 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 Session
 
09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
Off Campus
UMN 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 Session
 
01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
01/22/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
02/05/2020 - 03/18/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
04/01/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
04/29/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
01/29/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 85
 
03/25/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 85
 
04/08/2020 - 04/22/2020
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
09/04/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
09/18/2019 - 10/23/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
11/06/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 317
 
12/04/2019 - 12/11/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/11/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 85
 
10/30/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 85
 
11/13/2019 - 11/27/2019
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019
Mon, Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Mon, Wed 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Mon, Wed 08:15AM - 09:30AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Mon 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014
Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014
Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014
Wed 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013
Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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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