Research Methods and Program Evaluation in Counseling Practice

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This course introduces students to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methods for the purposes of critiquing counseling practice research and thus become discerning consumers of published research. Students also learn statistical methods and other data analysis strategies for evaluating evidence-based substance abuse treatment outcomes for clients applicable in community mental health settings. Moreover, students learn how to conduct a needs assessment and program evaluation for their specific counseling setting.