Central Region
In the central region of Ontario, two universities offer non-degree enrolment at the graduate level: York University in Toronto and the University of Toronto.
Faculty of Environmental Studies
- ENVS 6814 – Participatory Research (taught by Sarah Flicker; flicker@yorku.ca)
School of Kinesiology and Health Science
- GS/KAHS 6030 – Qualitative Research Methods (taught by Yuka Nakamura; nakamura@yorku.ca)
School of Nursing
- GS/NURS 5200 – Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing (taught by Elsabeth Jensen; ejensen@yorku.ca)
Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation
- HAD 5740H – Intermediate Level Qualitative Research for Health Services and Policy Research Interpretation (taught by Fiona Webster; fiona.webster@utoronto.ca)
- HSR 1001H – Introduction to Qualitative Methods for Health Services and Policy Research (taught by Michelle Nelson and Carolyn Steele Gray; mla.nelson@utoronto.ca, carolyn.steelegray@sinaihealthsystem.ca)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
- EXS 5536 – Qualitative Inquiry in Sport and Physical Activity (taught by Katherine Tamminen; katherine.tamminen@utoronto.ca)
- EXS 5510 – Qualitative Inquiry and Physical Cultural Studies (taught by Michael Atkinson; michael.atkinson@utoronto.ca)
Faculty of Nursing
- NUR 1025 – Doing Qualitative Research-Design and Data Collection (taught by Denise Gastaldo; denise.gastaldo@utoronto.ca)
- NUR 1028H – Introduction to Qualitative Research: Methodologies, Appraisal and Knowledge Translation (taught by Craig Dale; craig.dale@utoronto.ca)
Faculty of Pharmacy
- PHM 1137H – Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Health Sciences (taught by Elise Paradis; elise.paradis@utoronto.ca)
School of Public Health
- JRP 1000 – Theory and Method for Qualitative Researchers (taught by Pia Kontos and Gail Teachman; pia.kontos@uhn.ca, gail.teachman@mail.mcgill.ca)
- CHL 5131 – Theoretical Foundations of Qualitative Health Research (taught by Brenda Gladstone; brenda.gladstone@utoronto.ca)
- CHL 8001 – Generative Dialogue in Community and Research Settings: Theory, Method and Ethics (taught by Blake Poland; blake.poland@utoronto.ca)
- CHL 5115 – Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation (taught by Brenda Gladstone; brenda.gladstone@utoronto.ca)
- CHL 5122 – Advanced Qualitative Research – Framing and Writing (taught by Brenda Gladstone; brenda.gladstone@utoronto.ca)
- CHL 5221 – Community Health Appraisal Methods: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods (taught by Dan Allman; dan.allman@utoronto.ca)
Faculty of Social Work
- SWK 4512 – Research Knowledge for Social Justice (taught by Stephanie Begun; stephanie.begun@utoronto.ca)
- SWK 6007 – Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work (taught by Rupaleem Bhuyan; r.bhuyan@utoronto.ca)
- SWK 6307 – Designing and Implementing Qualitative Social Work Research (taught by Rupaleem Bhuyan; r.bhuyan@utoronto.ca)
How to take a course
Students who meet the admissions requirements for a graduate degree at York but do not wish to earn credit toward a degree may take a course as a visiting student, with the permission of the Graduate Program Director and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Students must be registered with part-time status. More information can be found at: http://gradstudies.yorku.ca/prospective-students/visiting-exchange/
Anyone wishing to take a course without enrolling in a degree program can apply as non-degree, part-time, special student. Eligibility requirements include a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a recognized university. Before applying, approval must be obtained from the graduate unit where the course is offered. More information is available at: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/prospectivestudents/Pages/Non-Degree-Special-Students.aspx
