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1 Specialist, Cunseling, Administratin Cre Curse Syllabus Curse Number, Name and CRN: AD 5030 / CO 5070 Research Design fr the Prfessins Term and Year: Graduate Spring Term 2012 (201293) Instructr: Kathleen Nrris Office Lcatin: 2 nd Flr Highland Hall, Cllege f Graduate Studies Office Phne: PSU [email protected] SKYPE: nrriskath Office and/r Online Availability: By Appintment, Skype, and thrugh Mdle. I am available and happy t meet with students whenever and hwever ur schedules and/r technlgy can be matched up. I expect students t check in with me regularly and t alert me t any issues ASAP. Curse Delivery: This is a fully nline curse, but individual meetings with the instructr are encuraged. Catalg Descriptin This curse is designed fr students in the Educatinal Leadership, Cunseling and Library Media prgrams. Students will gain knwledge f statistical cncepts, including reliability and validity, scales f measurement, measures f central tendency, indices f variability, shapes and types f distributins, and crrelatins. Each student will develp a cmplete prpsal fr a prgram in their prfessin, including a needs assessment, data cllectin design, review f related literature, and plans fr implementatin and evaluatin. Curse Overview This curse is a Learning Thery Cre Curse in Research Design that is required f PSU master s degree candidates and meets the pre-requisite requirement in Research Design fr the CAGS prgram and EP This is an nline r hybrid curse taken by a wide variety f graduate learners and each student may have individual interests r needs related t research design. Recmmended readings have been prvided as well as required texts, and students are encuraged t read widely and deeply. The discussins are imprtant fr building a sense f cmmunity in the curse and fr the students t be able t express their thughts and ideas related t the readings and research design principles and practices in general. Als, they prvide the instructr with insight int yur deep reading and reflectin n the readings, which helps t assess yur mastery f the material. There are weekly readings and discussin questins thrughut the curse, as well as cmprehensive assignments, divided int 12 learning mdules (weeks). Everyne is respnsible fr all assigned readings; this graduate level curse is designed t create pprtunities fr reflectin and discussin f sme cmplex cncepts as well as fr the applicatin f research and innvatin design, in prfessinal settings. Textbk List/Bibligraphy/Recmmended Reading/Resurces American Psychlgical Assciatin. (2010). Publicatin manual f the American Psychlgical Assciatin, 6 th editin. Washingtn, DC: APA. ISBN: Budah, D. J. (2011). Cnducting educatinal research: Guide t cmpleting a majr prject. Thusand Oaks, CA: Sage Publicatins. ISBN (paperback) Research Design fr the Prfessins 1

2 The textbks are available at the PSU bkstre and nline. Yu may purchase the textbks frm the PSU bkstre in persn r rder them ver the phne and the bkstre will mail yu the texts withut a shipping charge. Hwever, The Budah textbk is available as an ebk thrugh CurseSmart and yu may save mney by purchasing the ebk versin, which yu can dwnlad r read nline almst immediately and frm anywhere yu have an internet cnnectin. G t this link and yu'll be all set: prfessrview=false& instructr= Recmmended Additinal Texts: Brks-McNamara,V. and Trres, D. (2008). The reflective schl cunselr s guide t practitiner research. Thusand Oaks, CA: Crwin Press. ISBN Dimmitt, C., Carey, J. and Hatch,T. (2007). Evidence-based schl cunseling: Making a difference with data-driven practices.thusand Oaks, CA: Crwin Press. ISBN Fr assistance with APA style, see the APA website fr rich resurces: We recmmend that yu have the Publicatin Manual f the American Psychlgical Assciatin, 6 th editin, fr use in all f yur graduate curses. Additinal resurces may be cntributed during the term by students and the instructr, r by the prgram crdinatrs/advisrs, and will be psted in Mdle. Prfessinal Standards, Curse Gals/Objectives, and Assessment Assignment Graduate Prgram Standards Assessment Tl Starting and Ending Essays, Frum Pstings, Weekly Check In and Self Evaluatin Assignments, Needs Assessment, NIH Certificate in Human Participant Research (up t 40 pints, ttal) ELCC, ISLLC, NH STATE STANDARDS Apply best practices in the develpment f a culture f teaching and learning. Understand data and use it t infrm prgram develpment and evaluatin. Use apprpriate research strategies t prmte an envirnment fr increased student achievement. Use principles f effective instructin, research methds and ther resurces. ISLLC Standard 5, Ethics and Integrity and NH Ed (b) Skill in incrprating the qualities f integrity, fairness, and prfessinal ethics int learning. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY STANDARDS; NH STATE STANDARDS: SCHOOL COUNSELING; CACREP 2009 Cre; CACREP 2009 CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH; CACREP 2009 SCHOOL COUNSELING Knwledge f statistical cncepts including reliability and validity, scales f measurement, measures f central tendency, indices f Reflective Writing Rubric Research Design fr the Prfessins 2

3 Review f Literature (up t 30 pints, ttal) variability, shapes and types f distributins, and crrelatins. Principles, mdels, and applicatins f needs assessment and prgram evaluatin fr clinical mental health prgrams and schl cunseling prgrams, and analyzes and uses findings t effect prgram mdificatins and increase the effectiveness f interventins and prgrams. Understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth t plan and cnduct basic investigatins and prgram evaluatins fr imprvement f services. Research methds such as qualitative, quantitative, singlecase designs, actin research, and utcme-based research. The imprtance f research in advancing the cunseling prfessin. Knws current methds f using data t infrm decisin-making and accuntability (e.g., schl imprvement plan, schl reprt card). SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY STANDARDS; NH STATE STANDARDS: SCHOOL COUNSELING; CACREP 2009 Cre; CACREP 2009 CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH; CACREP 2009 SCHOOL COUNSELING Critically evaluate research relevant t the practice f clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling. Knws evidence-based treatments and basic strategies fr evaluating cunseling utcmes in clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling (e.g., behaviral bservatin, prgram evaluatin). Understands the utcme research data and best practices identified in the schl cunseling research literature. Writing Rubric Research Design fr the Prfessins 3

4 Final Curse Prject and Presentatin (up t 30 pints, ttal) ELCC, ISLLC, NH STATE STANDARDS Use principles f effective instructin, research methds and ther resurces. ELCC, ISLLC, NH STATE STANDARDS Apply best practices in the develpment f a culture f teaching and learning. Understand data and use it t infrm prgram develpment and evaluatin. Use apprpriate research strategies t prmte an envirnment fr increased student achievement. Use principles f effective instructin, research methds and ther resurces. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY STANDARDS; NH STATE STANDARDS: SCHOOL COUNSELING; CACREP 2009 Cre; CACREP 2009 CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH; CACREP 2009 SCHOOL COUNSELING Principles, mdels, and applicatins f needs assessment and prgram evaluatin fr clinical mental health prgrams and schl cunseling prgrams, and analyzes and uses findings t effect prgram mdificatins and increase the effectiveness f interventins and prgrams. Translate research int evidence-based practice, i.e., applies relevant research findings t infrm the practice f clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling. Develps measurable utcmes fr clinical mental health cunseling prgrams, interventins, and treatments and schl cunseling prgrams, activities, interventins, and experiences. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies fr interpreting and reprting the results f research and/r prgram evaluatin studies. Final Prject Rubric Research Design fr the Prfessins 4

5 Cntent f Curse Which Addresses Technlgical Standards/Cmpetence Students in this curse must cntribute t nline discussins, find and use resurces that are available thrugh nline databases, and prepare a final prject presentatin using apprpriate sftware. Standards Met Thrugh This Curse Cnslidated Educatinal Leadership Prgram Standards ELCC, ISLLC, NH STATE STANDARDS Apply best practices in the develpment f a culture f teaching and learning. Understand data and use it t infrm prgram develpment and evaluatin. Use apprpriate research strategies t prmte an envirnment fr increased student achievement. Use principles f effective instructin, research methds and ther resurces. Cnslidated Cunseling Prgram Standards met in this curse: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY STANDARDS; NH STATE STANDARDS: SCHOOL COUNSELING; CACREP 2009 Cre; CACREP 2009 CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH; CACREP 2009 SCHOOL COUNSELING Knwledge f statistical cncepts including reliability and validity, scales f measurement, measures f central tendency, indices f variability, shapes and types f distributins, and crrelatins. Understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth t plan and cnduct basic investigatins and prgram evaluatins fr imprvement f services. Knws evidence-based treatments and basic strategies fr evaluating cunseling utcmes in clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling (e.g., behaviral bservatin, prgram evaluatin). Principles, mdels, and applicatins f needs assessment and prgram evaluatin fr clinical mental health prgrams and schl cunseling prgrams, and analyzes and uses findings t effect prgram mdificatins and increase the effectiveness f interventins and prgrams. Translate research int evidence-based practice, i.e., applies relevant research findings t infrm the practice f clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling. Critically evaluate research relevant t the practice f clinical mental health cunseling and schl cunseling. Develps measurable utcmes fr clinical mental health cunseling prgrams, interventins, and treatments and schl cunseling prgrams, activities, interventins, and experiences. Research methds such as qualitative, quantitative, single-case designs, actin research, and utcmebased research. The imprtance f research in advancing the cunseling prfessin. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies fr interpreting and reprting the results f research and/r prgram evaluatin studies. Knws current methds f using data t infrm decisin making and accuntability (e.g., schl imprvement plan, schl reprt card). Understands the utcme research data and best practices identified in the schl cunseling research literature. NOTE: All graduate students must be aware f the standards fr their particular prfessin and degree, and be sure t address thse standards in their research prpsals. If yu have any questins abut meeting standards related t yur prgram f study, be sure t cntact yur advisr. Research Design fr the Prfessins 5

6 Evaluatin Plan/Grading Scale Majr Assignments and Grading System NOTE: Yur essays (starting and final) as well as yur cmplete Review f Literature must be cmpsed in APA 6th editin frmat using a standard wrd prcessing tl (such as Micrsft Wrd). Yur final presentatin must be made using a standard presentatin tl (such as PwerPint). These dcuments and presentatin must be psted t PSU s nline learning management system. I suggest yu test yur technlgy early and ften thrugh yur prcesses and make sure that everyne can pen any dcuments yu pst in PSU s nline learning management system. Curse requirements: ALL curse elements cmplete and psted as assigned (up t 40 pints): Cmpletin, at least On Target, f text chapters "Activity" r Discussin and/r "Yur Research Prject in Actin" sheets, as assigned each week. Opening (Starting Where I Am) and Clsing (Where I Am Nw) Reflective Essays Cmpletin f additinal wrksheets, statistics prblems r activities as assigned, including NIH Certificate, Needs Assessment, Check-Ins and ther wrk as assigned week t week. Viewing f nline vide and ther presentatins and reading f psted materials and text as assigned; reading f apprpriate literature related t the student s prfessinal gals Thughtful pstings and respnses n Mdle frums The scres n the Review f Literature and the Presentatin are added t the base pints earned (see abve) and the final grade is calculated by adding up all these pints. Cmpletin f Review f Literature, including use f APA frmat thrughut (up t 30 pints). See rubric. Psting/Presentatin f cmplete Prpsal (up t 30 pints). See rubric. Grading: pints = A pints = A pints = B pints = B pints = B pints = C 69-0 pints = F Please nte: C- is the lwest passing grade in the Cllege f Graduate Studies; a student scring lwer than 70 pints will be required t repeat the curse in a later term, at the instructr s discretin and in cnsultatin with the student, based n the student s wrk during the term. The curse is designed fr cmpletin within ne term s permissin fr an IC as a recrded grade will be granted nly if nearly all f the wrk fr the curse is cmplete and there are extenuating circumstances. The instructr and student will determine the cutff date fr a final grade. All assignments must be cmpleted and handed in, in rder t pass the curse. Plicy n Incmpletes: An instructr may decide t enter a grade f incmplete (IC) n a student s recrd if unusual circumstances prevent cmpletin f the curse n time, and a minimal prtin f the ttal class wrk needs t be cmpleted. The curse must be cmpleted by the date specified by the instructr which cannt exceed ne year beynd the riginal term f curse cmpletin. If the curse is nt cmpleted by this date, the grade specified by the instructr will be recrded. If n grade is specified, a default grade f F will be recrded. The instructr is respnsible fr dcumenting and ntifying the student f the wrk t be cmpleted and the deadline. A student may nt graduate with an incmplete n his r her transcript. Research Design fr the Prfessins 6

7 Curse Calendar/Agenda The fall curse runs ver a 12-week perid, frm the first day f the term, with a learning mdule that includes required readings and discussins taking place during each week. See Mdle fr the detailed calendar fr this term. The final prject and presentatin are due May 24. Grades will be submitted t the system between June 1 and the fficial clse f grades. The term ends fficially n June 30 and n wrk can be submitted fr grading after that date. See the schedule f readings and assignments, which is psted in Mdle. Assessment Rubrics The Graduate Writing Rubric, the Graduate Reflective Writing Rubric, and the Final Prject Rubric are all available n the Mdle curse site. All students shuld becme familiar with the varius state, prfessinal assciatin and natinal standards that are cnnected t their prfessinal certificatins and wrk. Students wh are submitting wrk frm this curse t their culminating prgram prtflis shuld be sure t refer t all f the relevant standards their wrk is meeting. Cnsult with yur advisr if yu have questins abut applicable standards and hw t demnstrate yur mastery f them. See: PSU Graduate Academic Writing Rubric PSU Graduate Reflective Writing Rubric Curse Final Research Prpsal Prject Rubric Student Prgress Frm (fr students in Cunseling Department prgrams) Research Design fr the Prfessins 7

8 PSU Cllege f Graduate Studies Prgram Hallmarks Leadership and Advcacy In this curse, students gain knwledge that cntributes t their ability t be educatinal leaders, as specialists r administratrs, and that prvides them with infrmatin they need t advcate fr ethical innvatins that will meet the needs f thse they serve. Reflectin and Innvatin In this curse, students are required t reflect n new knwledge frm the readings, reflect n their wn biases and research paradigms and practices, and thrugh their final prject t develp innvative slutins that are apprpriate t meet the needs identified thrugh a data based assessment. Schlarship and Applicatin In this curse, students are required t study a variety f texts that cntain histrical, theretical, scientific, and practical infrmatin and they cnduct a review f literature related t their phenmenn f interest. They are expected t apply their learning in their prfessinal wrk and demnstrate their ability t apply their schlarship thrugh their discussins and the presentatin f the final prject. Prfessinalism and Service In this curse, students gain prfessinal understanding and develp as prfessinals in the essential area f research design. They demnstrate their service t the prfessin by cntributing t the discussins and thrugh the design f their final prject. The mst direct demnstratin f the students prfessinalism and service in this curse is seen in the nline discussins. Glbal Awareness and Scial Respnsibility In this curse, students encunter the challenges f wrking with human participants, learn t cnduct ethical, scially respnsible research, and have pprtunities t learn hw their phenmenn f interest is studied glbally. Students examine their cmmitment t scial respnsibility in the area f research and demnstrate the ability t create innvatins that cntribute t scial justice. Research Design fr the Prfessins 8

9 University Plicies and Prcedures ADA Plicy: Plymuth State University is cmmitted t prviding students with dcumented disabilities equal access t all university prgrams and facilities. If yu think yu have a disability requiring accmmdatins, yu shuld cntact the PASS ffice in Lamsn library ( ) t determine whether yu are eligible fr such accmmdatins. Academic accmmdatins will nly be cnsidered fr students wh have registered with the PASS Office. If yu have a Letter f Academic Accmmdatin fr this curse frm the PASS ffice, please prvide the instructr with that infrmatin privately s that adaptatins can be made t meet yur needs. Curse materials nline cmply with the Web-based Intranet and Internet Infrmatin and Applicatins Standards in accrdance with ADA Sectin 508. Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is the fundatin f the pursuit f knwledge. All members f the academic cmmunity are expected t be dedicated t the pursuit f knwledge in an hnest, respnsible, respectful, and ethical manner. Every vilatin f academic integrity is an affrnt t the academic cmmunity. Vilatins f academic integrity make fair evaluatin impssible and cast dubt upn the seriusness with which students accept the respnsibility f acquiring an educatin. Members f the academic cmmunity are expected t reprt all instances f thse vilatins f academic integrity that cme t their attentin. Bth faculty and administratin cnsider it their duty, as guardians f academic standards and intellectual hnesty, t enfrce the academic integrity plicy by prsecuting all cases f vilatin f academic integrity t the fullest extent. Students are urged t cnsider that it is the tleratin f vilatins f academic integrity, and nt the reprting f it, that is dishnrable. Please refer t the Graduate Catalg fr mre infrmatin and the entire plicy. Sensitive Materials: Material in this curse, in sme instances, may be sensitive r emtinally prvcative. As yu review the syllabus, r at any time during the curse, please let yur instructr knw if yu anticipate, r are having, a prblem with any assignment r classrm activity. We can then discuss hw this assignment r activity is necessary fr meeting curse cmpetencies and whether an alternative assignment r activity can be cnsidered. We can als discuss campus resurces that yu may find helpful in dealing with yur cncerns. Plymuth State University Curtailed Operatins Infrmatin: Plymuth State University nrmally remains pen thrugh inclement weather. Because mst students live within minutes f the campus, every effrt is made t avid an fficial clsing. There may be times, hwever, when an emergency r extreme weather cnditins necessitate a general clsing f the University. Please sign up fr PSU Alert Emergency Text Messaging at: plymuth.edu/alerts Fllwing are the PSU curtailed peratins and/r class cancellatin ntificatin prcedures: In the event f severe weather r an emergency, the University Administratin will d all it can t decide n and pst ntificatins f class/event cancellatins and/r facility clsures by 6:00 a.m. fr classes running during the day. Fr canceling evening classes, the decisin is usually made and cmmunicated n later than 3:00 p.m. Every effrt will be made t make the decisin as early as pssible. If yu are wndering, call the strm line ( ) r check the PSU website. Use yur wn judgment abut travel during inclement weather; the best chice is the ne that keeps yu safe. Ntify yur instructr(s) if yu have t miss a class. Lamsn Library and Learning Cmmns Access t the IT Help Desk is available at Lg in t MyPlymuth t access all f the Lamsn Library and Learning Cmmn resurces and services. The Wrting Center and the PASS ffice are lcated in the lwer level f Lamsn; the Help Desk in n the Main Flr. Research Design fr the Prfessins 9