COUN 5950

Research and Evaluation for Counseling and Human Services

Introduction to applied research and evaluation methods for informed consumers of psychological and service research. Emphasis is on developing skills in organizing and writing an integrative review of literature using APA style and conducting basic research and program evaluation. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are addressed in the course with an emphasis on qualitative methods in clinical settings, action research in organizations and schools, and program planning and evaluation in various counseling and human services agencies.

Units: 3.0