497 Research Methods

This course integrates the students' academic program of study and clinical interests with an introduction to research design, methodology and statistics. Students are expected to conduct an extensive review of psychological literature and research from the field and prepare a major research paper in an area of special interest. Students in the doctoral program find this course helpful in preparing for the dissertation. Emphasis is placed on the use of the American Psychological Association standards for the preparation of manuscripts. (3 credits)