ED600 Foundations of Research in Education   (3.00 cr.)

Examines various approaches to research in education, including historical/experimental methods, the survey, case study, and philosophical inquiry. Focuses on quantitative and qualitative methodology. Encourages students to develop a basis for evaluating and understanding research in the field and to familiarize themselves with the literature in their chosen areas of concentration. Acquisition of state-of-the-art information searching and accessing strategies is an integral part of the course objectives.