Introduction to the utilization of theoretical frames; research questions or focus, and literature reviews; ethical issues; research design; research methods; data analysis; representations of data; interpretation of data; trustworthiness; implications; and strengths and limitations in the conduct of qualitative research. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Educational Administration 381Q and Educational Leadership and Policy 391Q may not both be counted. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and Educational Leadership and Policy 391E.