Designing Research in Human Development Across Contexts

3.0 credits

Research in education and human development involves designing a scientifically rigorous program of inquiry, including the collection and analysis of data. This course will guide students in systematically (a) generating research aims grounded in theory and existing scholarship and (b) designing appropriate and sound data collection and analysis plans to address these aims. Bridging quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches, the course introduces students to specialized research methodologies that support the development of their individual research agendas. The final project will involve crafting a feasible and well-justified research proposal by the end of the semester, providing a strong foundation for future thesis, publication, and dissertation work.