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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

GED 558 - Educator as Researcher

This course introduces students to the world of educational research so that they are able to intelligently read qualitative and quantitative studies, and learn to design and conduct qualitatively oriented research projects. Beginning with an overview of the different types of research, the course explores various research approaches, methods, and analyses. Students read and critique educational research articles in their chosen field. Finally, students design a research proposal to be implemented over a semester. 

Prerequisites:
This course should be taken at the end of the M.Ed. program and two semesters prior to GED 699 - Capstone Seminar so that students have at least one semester to collect data.

Credits: 3 cr.

Miscellaneous Notes:
Required writing assessment for Candidacy included in course.