Survey and integrative course on the language and logic of various methods of research; includes topical seminars assessing the state of research on important issues for education; requires two research proposals.

SED RS 600—Perspectives on Inquiry
(Fall & Spring)

Courses emphasizing the methodologies and applications of specific types of research, for students who are familiar with the basic language, concepts and conventions used in research.

SED RS 650—Foundations of Educational Inquiry
Required and open only to continuing doctoral students.
(Fall and Spring)

SED RS 652—Qualitative Research Methods (Fall)

SED RS 653—Quantitative Research Methods
(Fall) (Spring—tentative)

Both SED RS 750 and RS 751 emphasize the critical application of various methodologies to actual problems in educational research and evaluation. RS 750 focuses on the design of dissertation proposals; RS 751 examines case studies in program evaluation and requires student proposals for the evaluation of educational or social programs.

SED RS 750—Advanced Research Seminar (Fall)

SED RS 751—Program Evaluation

SED RS 752—Seminar in Qualitative Research
(Spring)

Advanced Course In Specific Methodologies Of Research
SED AP 998—Proposal Development Seminar
(Spring)

For appropriate advanced courses in specific methodologies, doctoral candidates should consult with their advisors.