PED637 School Psychology Research
Lead Faculty: Dr. Lisa Rubel Spencer
Course Description
This course will provide knowledge and skills required to generate and evaluate research relevant to School Psychology. School Psychology candidates prepare a research proposal, obtain appropriate approval, conduct the study and prepare an oral and written report. Maximum length of time is 12 months. Grading is by H, S, or U only. Course is eligible for an "IP" grade.
Learning Outcomes
- Investigate an educational problem using the sound educational research strategies and practice.
- Interpret research-based educational literature for the purpose of writing a review of the literature associated with a selected topic of interest to school psychology practices
- Implement a research project related to a relevant topic in school psychology
- Evaluate data from a research intervention
- Develop a written manuscript of each step of the action research project.
