Course Description
Research problems and strategies in clinical psychology. Methods for evaluating treatment outcome will be the focus of study. Both single subject and group designs.
Athena Title
RESEARCH CLIN PSY
Prerequisite
PSYC 6650
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. To help students to gain knowledge regarding research methodology and statistics and to apply this knowledge to their own research areas. 2. To increase awareness and understanding of the many ethical issues that arise in research and teach students how to address them effectively. 3. To provide students with an understanding of research issues that arise with different populations (e.g., consideration of developmental and cultural issues in research). 4. To provide students with an overview of different types of research (e.g., assessment, treatment) that are common to clinical psychology. 5. To introduce students to the variety of strategies for research dissemination. 6. To teach students to critically examine research by reviewing articles and grant applications. 7. To facilitate students development of their masters thesis proposal.
Topical Outline
This course may include the following topics: 1. Introduction to Methodology 2. Ethical Issues in Research 3. Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Research 4. Overview of Statistical Methods (e.g., Mediational Analyses) 5. Dissemination of Research 6. Research in Assessment 7. Research in Treatment 8. Developmental and Developmental Psychopathology Approaches to Research 9. Research with Special Populations (e.g., Couples, Families, Children, Elderly) 10. Review of Journal Articles and Grant Applications 11. Presentation and Critique of Masters Proposals Throughout the Semester
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