This child development course will explore scientific inquiry of social science research. Research methods and techniques, theory, research design, and methodology will be examined. Students will be guided in searching, reading, interpreting, and evaluating research reports on child development and family related topics. Research ethics will be discussed, along with CITI training and the IRB process. Students will create a literature review, and present findings using APA style. Spring every even year.
Semester Offered
Spring, Even-Numbered Years Only