RES 3030 - Grounded Theory Research

Grounded theory is a research method used to develop theory grounded in data that is practical to real world applications. This course provides students with an in-depth study of grounded theory research and the practical skills necessary to design and conduct grounded theory research. Students investigate and align their research with a specific grounded theory tradition ranging from classic to Straussian/evolved to constructivist. Students identify how the theoretical and philosophical foundations of grounded theory align with their own philosophical orientation. Grounded theory research is reviewed and critiqued. Students evaluate issues of research safety, ethics, and feasibility within their proposed research. Finally, students develop the methods section of a research prospectus. Prerequisite(s): RES 2300 Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis. In addition, all required foundational research courses (RES2xxx) as determined by student's program must be completed. For those admitted prior to Fall 2019 (CIMHS programs) Spring 2020 (CSS programs): MBM 5556 Qualitative Research Overview, RES 1105 Methods of Research (Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychology Specialization Only) and RES 1110 Statistics, or RES 1005 Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry I and RES 1015 Methods of Research and Disciplined Inquiry II. 3 credit(s)

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