Graduate Certificate in Ethnog - University of M

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Anthropology | Research Methods | Sociology

Area of study

Social Sciences

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Ethnographic Research provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for in-depth, immersive research using humanistic and social scientific approaches. Through a multidisciplinary lens, students develop expertise in ethnographic fieldwork, data analysis, and critical research insights. The program prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching, and fields requiring ethnographic skills, enriching their credentials and expanding their career prospects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Ethnographic Research is an interdisciplinary program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct deep, immersive research using humanistic and social scientific approaches. The program aims to provide students with the ability to produce critical, valuable, and research-based insights related to humanity's lived experience.

Objectives:

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of ethnographic research methods and theories.
To develop students' skills in conducting ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observation, interviewing, and data analysis.
To expose students to a range of perspectives on ethnographic research, including anthropology, communication, gender & sexuality studies, health communication, education, political science, public policy, and sociology.
To prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and other fields that require ethnographic skills.

Program Description:

The program features a range of perspectives, including anthropology, communication, gender & sexuality studies, health communication, education, political science, public policy, and sociology. Students have access to numerous fieldwork opportunities, including seminars, independent studies, and thesis or dissertation research. The program is ideal for graduate students pursuing master's or doctorate degrees in any field.

Careers:

The certificate serves as a supplement to students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in any number of disciplines. Those with ethnographic skills can enrich their credentials as they seek employment with community-based organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and more.

Other:

The graduate certificate was born from a faculty-driven initiative to cross-pollinate ethnographic approaches from perspectives of many different fields of study.
Ethnographic skills are valued across disciplines in academia, health care, community-based organizations, nonprofits, international development, and more.