Research Methodologies

Catalog description

This course is designed to build a foundation to help students formulate and execute their research thesis topics. Students will learn about a variety of research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. As part of this course, students will gain experience identifying and critically reviewing scientific literature and get exposure to the use of informatics tools. They will learn to evaluate research hypotheses and identify various aspects of the research process, including study design, data management and analysis. Throughout this course there will be an emphasis on conducting research responsibly, ethically, and with integrity. We will highlight various opportunities that genetic counselors have for research involvement. This introductory course aims to instill the value of research as it applies to the practice of genetic counseling, and its implications for the community.