56:830:590. Research / Fieldwork Practicum (3 credits)
T, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Arm 207 - Bravo

Research / Fieldwork Practicum is designed to assist students in
developing their thesis proposal. Each student works closely with a
faculty advisor who provides expert guidance on the proposal.
Students also participate in a seminar in which their proposals are
discussed with the instructor and other first-year students. Through
presentations by other students in the seminar, instructor comments
and suggestions, and active participation in group discussion and
feedback, each student gains knowledge of research strategies and
methods used in multiple settings. The grade is based 1/2 on the
recommendation of the faculty advisor, and 1/2 on participation in the
seminar.

56:830:638. Survey Research Methods (3 credits)
T, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Arm 218 - Roseman
This course teaches how to do several different types of survey research. Topics covered include: the purposes of survey research, methods of data collection, reliability and validity in measurement, questionnaire construction, interviewing and questionnaire administration, sampling, methods of minimizing and correcting for non-response, survey data analysis with SPSS. and the reporting of survey research results. Students are guided through the design, administration, analysis, and write-up of small scale survey research projects.

56:830:650. Statistics and Research Design (3 credits)
W, 6:00-8:40 p.m., Arm 108 - Duffy
This second-semester course is a continuation of Research Methods, and builds upon knowledge and skills acquired in that course. The focus is on the multivariate design issues students will confront in applied research settings. The course covers between- and within-subjects designs and mixed models, regression and covariance analysis, and other univariate and multivariate techniques, relying on computerized data analysis and graphical representation.

56:830:680. Individual Research and Thesis (3 credits)
by permission only - Bravo
Students work on their thesis project under the supervision of their faculty advisor. An approved thesis proposal is a prerequisite for enrolling in this class.

56:830:688. Thesis Seminar (3 credits)
by permission only - Bravo
A graduate seminar in which advanced students present individual research projects. This seminar is conducted by a single faculty member, but students continue to meet with their faculty adviser on an individual basis as they complete their thesis project.

56:830:701. Research in Psychology (by arrangement)
by permission only - Bravo
Students conduct original research in psychology under the supervision of a faculty member.

56:830:800. Matriculation Continued (by arrangement)
by permission only - Bravo