This course is designed to extend the student's knowledge and expertise in research design, styles, and format for writing a dissertation and the use of graduate electronic resources and statistical analysis.(Same as CURR 7001)

This course surveys procedures for using the computer in text editing, data management, and statistical processing of research data. Laboratory sessions are required. Emphasis is placed on using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for data analysis and hypothesis testing. Participants, through use of the Education Doctoral Laboratory, are able to produce printouts and learn to interpret their findings. Prerequisite: LECF 7000 or another doctoral level research course.

This course is designed to investigate the current theory and practice program, personnel, and student evaluation. Emphasis is placed upon instrument design, administration, data collection and analyses, and reporting of the evaluation. Participants will have the opportunity to conduct and/or model evaluation strategies through field projects and reports. Alternate approaches to education evaluation will be emphasized.

This course examines theories and methods of qualitative educational research, including ethnography, case studies, interview studies, and document analysis. Emphasis is placed on selecting methods appropriate to the research question from among qualitative and other research traditions. Techniques for data collection, analysis, and presentation are studied and practiced through the design of a research project. (Same as CURR 7005)

This course involves intensive examination and analysis of issues relating to the delivery of educational services in school districts with diverse student populations. Topics examined and analyzed include ethnic, cultural, gender, class, religious, and linguistic diversity, as well as human exceptionality. Participants will be required to participate in observation and/or research activities in classrooms, schools, and/or school districts. An observation or research report is part of class expections. (Same as CURR 7006)