Research Methods Courses

RESEARCH METHODS REQUIREMENT

Students who matriculated prior to the of fall 2017 are required to take four research methods courses.  Two of the four courses must be quantitative research methods courses.

Students matriculating fall 2017 or later, are required to take four research methods courses.  Two of those four courses must be quantitative and one must be a qualitative research methods course.

The College’s Academic Matters Committee has vetted the following courses that meet the Research Methods designation.  Should you choose to take a course to meet the research methods requirement which is not listed here, please consult with your academic advisor or guidance committee in advance of registering for the course. Please note, Independent Studies may not be used to meet the PhD Research Methods Requirement. 

You may not use research methods coursework taken during a master’s program (at UMass Amherst or elsewhere) to fulfill the Research Methods Course requirement. (Applies to any student admitted into the Ph.D. in Fall 2016 or later.)

Qualitative Research Methods Courses

Quantitative Research Methods Courses