Intro to Doctoral Program and Research Methods

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In this course, students are introduced to the Doctorate of Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI) program and to its foundational educational concentrations (leadership, research, innovation and improvement science, and elective/individual). Students will review program outcomes as a roadmap for successful program completion, and they will also be introduced to the technology associated with program delivery and with university and community resources to supplement learning. In addition, they will formulate potential ideas for relevant dissertation research consistent with Concordia’s mission for service to Christ in the Church and the world. This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the research requirements of the program, an introductory overview of research methods and scholarly research in general, and an unpacking of the dissertation process. Students will learn to identify and implement research methodologies such as correlational, experimental, survey, longitudinal, cross-sectional, causal-comparative, quasi-experimental, descriptive, and evaluative. The course emphasizes the basics of research planning and design in a practicum setting.