GPC 505 Research Design and Statistics for Counselors
This course provides an introduction to research and methodology in the field of counseling. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge necessary to evaluate the conclusions of published research. Students will be introduced to a variety of counseling research strategies in order to assist the evaluating and incorporating relevant findings in counseling practice. To that end, basic knowledge of research methodology, research design, sampling, measurement, statistics, and ethical issues for conducting research will be addressed. 3 credits.