Research Design

Catalog description

This course will provide a foundation for graduate students to begin planning their doctoral research study and dissertation; they will be guided in defining the details of a research study that will contribute to leadership in the field in which they are applying Montessori philosophy and pedagogy. They will identify a topic, conduct a needs assessment and preliminary lit review, refine their topic and determine an appropriate theoretical construct and methodology. Students will be introduced to possible dissertation formats and will draft an IRB proposal (if required). Prerequisites: MONT 800 and Permission of the program director. (As Offered).