Fund of Doct Research Design

Catalog description

Providing an introduction to the fundamentals of social and behavioral research, this course provides a conceptual framework for doctoral students in Organizational Learning and Leadership to understand the conceptual foundations underlying effective research design. Students will begin to understand how research methods are predicated upon the theoretical frameworks and research questions or hypotheses derived from a comprehensive review pertinent literature in relevant disciplines. Students will learn how to evaluate existing research using a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. As a result of developing a greater understanding of research methods, students will demonstrate the ability to critique the efficacy of research methods used in a various types of published research. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Leadership Studies College of Health and Human Sciences Leadership Studies & HRD