Qualitative Research Design in MFT

Catalog description

This course provides students with the skills essential in the critique and execution of qualitative research methods relating to marriage and family therapy. The particular focus of this methodological course is on the application of qualitative research to understanding human phenomena (clinical and non-clinical individuals, families, and social groups). Course content will cover evaluation and critique of research processes, research problems, research designs, selection of appropriate methods of data collection, data analysis strategies, interpretation of findings, and research/evaluation report writing. Students will develop a preliminary methodological design for potential use with their envisioned dissertation research. There is an emphasis on clinical research and students will be expected to take a learning-through-doing/experiential approach.