Education 641 - StudentLifeRsrch:UG'sExpr&Behv

The purpose of this course is two-fold: (1) to provide a general understanding of selected past and current research regarding undergraduate students, and (2) to provide knowledge of and practical experience in the assessment of various aspects of undergraduate student life. Survey research methodology will be studied, and the operation of the UMass Student Affairs Research Office will be used for practical applications. One major goal of the course is for students to learn to analyze survey data and write a research paper based on survey data. The following topics will be studied: research, assessment, and evaluation; survey design; data collection and analysis; literature reviews; report writing; and writing for publication.