Tuition rates are effective for the academic year listed. Tuition is subject to change in July of each year.
Rates shown are for students taking only online/distance courses. Students enrolled in a combination of In Person/On Campus Courses and Online/Distance Education Courses should visit Student Accounts for complete tuition and fee information.
Nebraska Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
|---|
| Per credit hour | $325.50 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $4.00 | $361.85 |
| 3 credit hour | $976.50 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $12.00 | $1,085.55 |
Non-Resident:
| | Tuition | Distance Ed. Fee | Technology Fee | Library Fee | Total |
|---|
| Per credit hour | $609.00 | $25.00 | $7.35 | $4.00 | $645.35 |
| 3 credit hour | $1,827.00 | $75.00 | $22.05 | $12.00 | $1,936.05 |
Note: Students will be charged a $20 registration fee per semester.
Students who are non-degree seeking do not qualify for federal financial aid and loans. Please contact UNL's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 402.472.2030 for more information.
The online Mixed Methods Research Graduate Certificate requires 18 credit hours. The courses listed below are all available online and will fulfill the requirements for the certificate.
With adviser approval, students can transfer in a maximum of six credit hours from other accredited institutions. Additional course options are available on-campus for students in the Lincoln area. Please contact Dr. Charles Ansorge for more information.
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Core Courses
Statistical Methods
EDPS 859
3
Computation and interpretation of measures of central position, variability and correlation; introduction to sampling, probability, and tests of significance.
Applications of Selected Advanced Statistics
EDPS 860
3
Prereq: EDPS 859
Variety of parametric and nonparametric analyses, including analysis of variance (completely randomized design and various factorial designs), regression analysis, analysis of covariance, full model stepwise multiple regression, chi square Mann-Whitney U, and Wilcoxon test. Understanding and application of these analyses. Appropriate mainframe and microcomputer statistical packages utilized to assist in the numerical analysis of data.
Introduction to Educational and Psychological...
EDPS 870
3
Introduction to Educational and Psychological Measurement
Prereq: EDPS 859 or equivalent
Introduction to the construction, evaluation, and ethical use of measurement instruments commonly used in education and psychology. Test construction principles, item analysis, reliability, validity, ethical issues in testing, and evaluation of standardized tests.
Qualitative Approaches to Educational Research
EDPS 900K
3
Prereq: EDPS 459/859 or equivalent; EDPS *800 or equivalent. Uses of qualitative research methods in education. The theoretical premises of research using qualitative methods and the application of this information through critique and planning research. Qualitative methods for data collection.
Seminar in Qualitative Research (TEAC 935)
EDPS 935
3
Prereq: EDPS 900K or permission
Seminar intended for doctoral-level students who have completed an initial qualitative research methodology course and who want to increase their skills in qualitative research. Data collection and analysis strategies and the application of those strategies to research problems.
Mixed Methods Research
EDPS 936
3
Prereq: EDPS 800 or equivalent, and EDPS 900K
EDPS 936 is for students already familiar with quantitative and qualitative research. An introduction to mixed methods research as a distinct methodology in social science research Topics include the value and use of this approach, philosophical assumptions, various types of design, and approaches to designing and conducting mixed methods research.
In order to register for courses, you will need to contact Dr. Ansorge for a permission code. Registration is completed through an online program called MyRed.
The Educational Psychology faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are uniquely qualified in mixed methods research. Faculty member Dr. John Creswell founded the Office of Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research (OQMMR) in 2002 and it has since evolved into an advanced-level research office.
The affiliated faculty and staff are actively involved in scholarly and teaching activities to promote and advance our understanding of qualitative and mixed methods research and how these methods can be applied in social, behavioral, and health science research.
Major activities of the OQMMR faculty include:
- Providing research methods expertise for faculty developing proposals for external funding
- Serving as methodological consultants for individuals with funded projects
- Offering training on qualitative data analysis and using qualitative data analysis software (such as N6, Atlas.ti, and MAXQDA2007)
- Providing research assistants trained in collecting and analyzing qualitative data within qualitative and mixed methods research studies
- Assisting with preparing scholarly manuscripts for conference presentation and publication
- Housing the editorial offices for the Journal of Mixed Methods Research (Sage Publications). This journal is co-edited by John W. Creswell (UNL) and Abbas Tashakkori (Florida International University) and Vicki L. Plano Clark (UNL) currently serves as the managing editor
- Teaching research methods courses offered through the Department of Educational Psychology's QQPM Graduate Program and offering workshops on qualitative and mixed methods research
- Offering workshops on qualitative and mixed methods research to local, national, and international audiences
Our faculty will assist you in developing your talents and achieving your academic and professional goals.
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