Both quantitative and qualitative reserach skills are required in CED research. All doctoral students must complete two advanced research methods courses, which are the common core for doctoral students in all fields at New Hampshire College. Qualitative Research Methods CED PhD. candidates will take a course in qualitative research, which presents a wide range of qualitative and alternative research methods available to the social researcher. This seminar will focus on the various dimensions of the dissertation process.
Students define dissertation topics and subsequent research and writing.
This is an ongoing seminar attended by all doctoral students after approval of the dissertation proposal. This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the place of CED within the broader context of business, education and the social sciences. This will be achieved through a flexible seminar structure providing an interdisciplinary set of topics in development. Field of Specialization Students design a field of specialization within CED, such as housing, development, finance or cooperatives. Advanced Research Methods II 3.