Office of Research Services

EDUC/PSY 6010 - Introduction to Program Evaluation
Alternative approaches and practical guidelines for conducting evaluation
studies. Through case studies and simulations, addresses impact of social,
political, and ethical issues on evaluation. (F,Sp) - 6010 Course Syllabus

EDUC 6540 - Data-based Decision Making for School Leaders
Prepares prospective school leaders to conduct research, as well as to collect
and analyze data for decision making and program evaluation in schools. (F)

EDUC 6550 - Research for Classroom Teachers
Assists teachers in applying measurement issues and research methods to
classroom problems; in locating, interpreting, and using research reports; and in
writing research-related papers on teaching. (F,Sp,Su) - 6550 Course Syllabus

EDUC/PSY 6570 - Introduction to Education and Pyschological Research
Provides introduction to research methods, including identification of research
problem, review and evaluation of research literature, and design and
implementation of research project. (F,Sp,Su) - 6570 Course Syllabus

EDUC/PSY 6600 - Research Design and Analysis I
Research design and statistical concepts for research in education, human
services, and psychology, with emphasis on the selection and interpretation of
statistical analyses. Prerequisites: EDUC/PSY 6570, passing score on 6600
Pretest via WebCT, and permission of instructor. (F,Sp,Su) - 6600 Course Syllabus

EDUC/SPED 6700/7700 - Single-subject Research Methods and Design
Examines single-subject research methodology for applied research in schools,
including measurement, design, and analysis issues. (F)

EDUC 6770 - Qualitative Methods I
Introduction to qualitative research, including foundations; research designs
and strategies of inquiry (case studies, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded
theory, biographical, historical, participative inquiry); sampling; fieldwork and data
collection; and analysis. Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 6570. (Sp) - 6770 Course Syllabus

EDUC/PSY 6780/7780 - Qualitative Methods II
Builds on and applies concepts covered in EDUC 6770, emphasizing analysis
of data, critique of qualitative research, and design and implementation of
qualitative research. Students registered for 6780 conduct a qualitative research
project. Prerequisite: EDUC 6770. (Sp)

EDUC/PSY 7610 - Research Design and Analysis II
Advanced treatment of research design and statistical concepts and issues in
educational, human services, and psychological research. Prerequisite: EDUC/
PSY 6600. (F,Sp,Su) - 7610 Course Syllabus

EDUC/PSY 7650 - Longitudinal Research Design and Analysis
Applied longitudinal study design and analysis for research in behavioral and
educational sciences. Explores case-control, cohort, cross-over, complex sample,
and randomized controlled trial designs. Examines analytical methods for
observed outcomes of various distributions (e.g., Gaussian, Binomial, Poisson).
Prerequisite: EDUC/PSY 7610. (Sp) - 7650 Course Syllabus

EDUC/PSY 7670 - Literature Reviews in Education and Psychology
Advanced concepts in designing, writing, and critiquing literature reviews.
Prerequisites: EDUC/PSY 6600 or consent of instructor. (Sp,Su) - 7670 Course Syllabus