EDSC 601 - Methods of Inquiry

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Admission to School Counseling, M.S. and Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program
Introduction to educational and psychological research, and provides an overview of (a) the historical and philosophical context of research, (b) library literature searches/reviews, (c) quantitative and qualitative research design methodologies, (d) basic concepts in research design, analyses, and interpretation, (e) basic descriptive and inferential statistics, and (f) the influence of culture on the design, implementation, and evaluation of applied research.
Graded: Letter Grade