Research Practicum

Catalog description

The research practicum is a training opportunity focused on the development of skills for a successful career as an independent researcher and scholar. Doctoral students are paired with faculty mentors. The mentor pairing aims to foster the development of PhD students as independent researchers and scholars through greater attention to the development of specific research competencies. Each student should have the opportunity to engage in the following types of tasks: Research planning; Study Design; Study implementation; Data collection; Data analysis; Interpretation of findings; Community impact.