Examines a range of conceptions and strategies in light of students emerging research interests. Studies tools of research, research planning and design, research methodologies and communication of results of research. Considers the appropriateness of fit between various analytical procedures and diverse sets of data drawn from a range of settings in education and human services. Examines assumptions underlying different research questions, methods of analysis, statistical designs and procedures, and ways of interpreting data. The student will learn advanced intervention techniques and will gain supervised clinical experience.
Placement is at a site consistent with the student s career goals.
A course designed to prepare the student to conduct advanced research. Specifically, the course will help the student with the doctoral dissertation proposal. Students pursue their own independent dissertation research. Weekly seminars are held to discuss methodology, research problems, and data collection. Students pursue their own independent dissertation research with scheduled seminars held to discuss and review student progress.