Educational Research (EDRS)

EDRS 4050:   Intro. to Educational Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An introduction to the research process and an investigation of the tools for conducting research with an emphasis on types of research design.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 6000:   Action Research  
Teacher Education  
The purpose of Edrs 600, Action Research, is to acquaint candidates with principles of research methodology and associated statistical processes specifically focused on action research. Interpreting data and results of studies are an important part of becoming a reflective practitioner and well suited for action research. As a result of this course, candidates can apply research findings in educational settings as well as identify problems and challenges that can be investigated through action research conducted in classrooms and other contexts.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6010:   Educational Statistics I  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
The purpose of this course is to serve as an overview of introductory statistical methods, including descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Although material will be presented from conceptual as well as procedural standpoints, this course emphasizes the acquisition of analytical problem-solving skills. Examples will be drawn from several academic disciplines with a particular emphasis on their application in educational settings.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6040:   Fndtns of Qual. Res. Meth  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
The purpose of this course is to assist candidates in developing the skills necessary to understand, interpret, and conduct qualitative research at a basic to intermediate level. The course focuses on theoretical, procedural, and practical aspects of applied educational research.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6050:   Intro. to Educational Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An overview of research methods used to investigate educational and psychological phenomena.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6060:   Program Evaluation I  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of program evaluation.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6070:   Program Evaluation II  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
Advanced study of program evaluation methodology, including evaluation design and analytic techniques. This course prepares students to become evaluation practitioners.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
EDRS 6060.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 6080:   Survey Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
A comprehensive review of the major issues associated with survey research and its application in program evaluation.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6100:   Literacy Research  
Teacher Education  
This course is designed to focus on the methodologies, findings, and current directions in literacy research. The course focuses on understanding quanitative and qualitative research in literacy education.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6730:   Data Led Curr. and Assessment  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
The leadership knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to improve teaching and learning by leading date-based decision making. This includes research methods, quantitative and qualitative data, assessments of teachers and students, and data analysis.  
6 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 6990:   Internship in Prog Evaluation  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
The purpose of this internship course is to provide students in the Certificate Program an opportunity to complete an applied experience, culminating in a summative evaluation report, related to program evaluation within a setting such as, but not limited to, a PK-12 or higher education or school system, community agency, funding organization, or policy institute.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
EDRS 6010 and EDRS 6040 and EDRS 6060 and EDRS 6070 and EDRS 6080.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 6999A:   Spec. Topics in Ed.al Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
Course designed to cover special topics in statistics and educational research not covered in regular courses and that may be suitable for master’s or doctoral students in the School of Education or other related disciplines.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 7000:   Models of Inq. and Lit. Review  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
A seminar focused on the development of an appropriate dissertation topic and corresponding extensive literature review.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(min grade of C in EDRS 6010) and EDRS 6050.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDRS 7010:   Educational Statistics II  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An in-depth study of the analysis of variance process using traditional and regression-based techniques. Conceptual, computational, and computer applications are emphasized.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in EDRS 6010.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 7020:   Instit Res. & Plan. in HEu  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
Outlines the development of institutional research at colleges and universities; reviews common institutional research functions; provides practical exercises in the conduct of studies, data presentation and analysis; describes the development of structured planning processes at colleges and universities.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 7030:   Advanced Methods of App. Res.  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
This course provides advanced educational leaders at the district level the knowledge and skills to systematically plan, collect, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to design, implement, and improve educational programs, assess teaching and learning processes, provide effective professional development, and efficiently utilize educational resources to improve student learning.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 7040:   Foun. of Qual. Res. Meth.  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An in-depth analysis of the various forms of qualitative research. It is intended that this course will provide students with a theoretical and practical starting point for utilizing this method of research.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in EDRS 6010 and EDRS 6050.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
EDRS 7050:   Adv. Quantitative Res. Methods  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
An in-depth study of advanced quantitative research methods used to investigate educational phenomena.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in EDRS 6010 and EDRS 6050 and EDRS 7010.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 7060:   Apps. of Qualitative Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
This course will focus on providing participants with a deeper understanding of theoretical frameworks through data collection, analysis, and presentation. This course is intended for students who plan to conduct research using qualitative methodology and have successfully completed Edrs 704: Foundations of Qualitative Research Methodology.  
3 credits  
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Lecture  
EDRS 7100:   Design of Experiments  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
Theory and methods in the planning and statistical analysis of experimental studies. Prerequisite requirements for this course may also be satisfied by equivalent course work as approved by the department and by consent of instructor.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in EDRS 7010.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
EDRS 7999A:   Spec. Topics in Ed.al Research  
Leadership and Counselor Ed  
Course designed to cover special topics in statistics and educational research not covered in regular courses and that may be suitable for doctoral students enrolled in the School of Education or other related disciplines.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture