Research in Counseling

Catalog description

Course addresses basic concepts associated with research as well as historical development of research methodologies. Focus will on counseling related research. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of various research designs and the exploration of threats to validity and reliability. Students will be expected to critically evaluate existing research and understand how research impacts counseling practices. A research project, produced as a major assignment in a 3-hour 5000 level research titled course, must be completed. This course is writing intensive and students are expected to generate new knowledge in an educational area of choice. American Psychological Association manual style writing will be emphasized.