Course Description
Supervised experience with faculty in qualitative and/or quantitative research in a topical area related to human development and family science. With mentorship and feedback from faculty, students will generate and disseminate developmental knowledge over the life span, fostering research and its application to enhance quality of life.
Athena Title
Rsch Intern In Hum Dev Fam Sci
Non-Traditional Format
Research internship. One credit hour translates to three "clock" hours per week. (The clock hours include the time spent working on the research project or in the lab of their research supervisor and may include lab meetings, data entry, data analysis, working with grad assistants, and other research related activities.) A student registered for a 1 credit hour would be expected to complete 45 clock hours (2 credits = 90 clock hours; 3 credits = 135 clock hours) during the 15-week semester.
Prerequisite
(HDFS 5110 or HDFS 5110W or PSYC 3980 or SOCI 3600) and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Students will build their existing knowledge base in human development and family science through research methods, analysis, program evaluation, and/or Family Life Education methodology as they work with faculty to conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research. This may include applying theories and empirical research, the process of formulating conceptual hypotheses, designing a methodologically sound project, skills necessary to conduct empirical research, and procedures for analyzing data. 2. Students will develop analytical skills associated with independent research and develop a research paper and/or analytical essay. 3. Students will also learn the experiences of those who work in research settings and generate knowledge in the family science field, such as contributions relating to grant applications, publications and/or presentations. 4. Students will evaluate their experience as they receive guidance and mentorship from the faculty member through regular meetings and/or attendance in lab meetings with other team members. Students will also receive written, individual formative and summative feedback from the supervising faculty member.
Topical Outline
The format for this course is non-traditional and will address the above objectives under the guidance of the sponsoring faculty mentor.
Syllabus