Course Description
Designed for advanced graduate students to accommodate research in current psychological, vocational, educational and developmental trends, unique interests and special research efforts.
Athena Title
Educ Rsch Couns Hum Dev Serv
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Develop an in-depth understanding of relevant research and investigatory approaches to a specific area of research interest in counseling and human development services 2. Critique the basic research literature in counseling and human development services 3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a comprehensive literature review 4. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate research designs, methodology, and conclusions presented in journal articles published in the professional literature 5. Understand the importance of research to a profession 6. Build a commitment to conducting and using professional research documents
Topical Outline
1. Basic elements of a professional literature review 2. Research methodology: principles of design 3. Core competency areas recognized by appropriate credentialing and accrediting agencies 4. Presenting research results in professional papers 5. Use and application of research
Syllabus