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Sheila
Henderson, PhD
Research
and Evaluation
A
three-unit academic course (45 hours) that meets the
California LPCC licensure
requirement for a master’s level core course in research and
evaluation
As stipulated, the course covers:
- research methods and statistical analysis
- use of research to inform evidence-based practice
- importance of research in advancing the profession of counseling
- statistical methods used in conducting research, needs assessment,
and program evaluation
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Dr.
Sheila Henderson
is the Interim Associate Provost, International Multicultural
Initiatives (I-MERIT) and Visiting Associate Professor, Clinical
Psychology PhD Program, CSPP at Alliant International University.
She has conducted research and written numerous journal
articles on career happiness and creative
innovation as well as various aspects of multiculturalism.
She teaches Research Methods at Alliant and has mentored many students
through their dissertation research.
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Organization
of the Course
The course consists primarily of readings and two examinations.
It is an open entry/open exit class -- that is, students can
start and finish at their own pace.
1) Live Audioconferences:
There
will be six live audioconferences scheduled throughout Spring-Summer,
2012. Attendance is not mandatory, but they represent an opportunity to
learn from a mini-lecture, to ask course-related questions, and to ask
overall course administration questions.
Feb 17 coming up with a good study
Mar 16 understanding the validity of a study
Apr 13 identifying threats to validity
May 18 reducing threats to validity
June 15 multicultural/international competence in research
July 17 open, if needed
These audioconferences will be recorded so that students who are not
able to
attend will be able to listen to the sessions.
2) Exams:
The first exam comes about half-way through the course and
can be done open book and then submitted. The second will be
a final exam, also open book.
3) Grading:
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
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Who Should Attend?
Professionals
planning to apply for grandfathered LPCC licensure with the Board of
Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
LCSWs
Marriage and Family Therapists
Counselors
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Required text:
Heppner,
P. P.,
Kivlighan, D. M., Jr., & Wampold, B.
E.,
"Research Design in Counseling"
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