University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

COM 330 Qualitative Research Methods

This course introduces qualitative research methods as the study of how humans create culture through symbolic communication. Students learn about qualitative methods through application in a semester-long project. Students will develop a research focus, gain access to a research site, design an ethical research study, collect and analyze data, and create an interpretation and representation of the data for others.

Cross Listed Courses

COM 530
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  • 300