Critical evaluation of current literature, research and studies in teaching and learning secondary school science.

Introduction to the theory and practice of action research in school and other informal and formal educational settings. The major product of the course is a qualitative action research study. No prerequisites.

The purpose of this course is to allow graduate students to apply research skills and knowledge to a research project in the area of higher education.

Review of personality, visual-motor, achievement and interest tests and their interpretation, selection, and administration. Standardization, reliability, and validity; case-study procedures; ethical considerations; and problems in human assessment. Knowledge of elementary statistics helpful.

This practicum provides individualized instruction and supervision in individual counseling. Admission to a Counseling Master's program and certification of readiness for the practicum by the student's advisor is required before enrollment. All students counsel clients at an off-campus agency or school.

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Student teaching and/or internship

Students review classic research manuscripts in counseling/school psychology, review current manuscripts and identify trends and issues, evaluate quality of research designs, develop research proposals related to areas of special interest, conduct pilot research studies under faculty mentorship related to areas of special interest.

Students review classic research manuscripts in counseling/school psychology, review current manuscripts and identify trends and issues, evaluate quality of research designs, develop research proposals related to areas of special interest, conduct pilot research studies under faculty mentorship related to areas of special interest.

Students review classic research manuscripts in counseling/school psychology, review current manuscripts and identify trends and issues, evaluate quality of research designs, develop research proposals related to areas of special interest, conduct pilot research studies under faculty mentorship related to areas of special interest.