CMH 602 Research And Professional Writing In Counseling

3 credit hours

Required of all counseling students, except in situations when a previous research course, at the graduate level, is accepted for transfer from another University. Examines the role of research in developing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to substantiate best practice in clinical mental health counseling. Overviews basic statistical methods utilized in research and examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method designs. Discusses design and analysis of needs assessment, program evaluation, and counseling outcome measures. Reviews ethical standards related to research in counseling. Explores culturally-sensitive strategies for designing, implementing, interpreting, and reporting the results of research, program evaluation, and counseling outcome measurement.