EDUC 5002G - Introduction to Research in Education

This course provides a general introduction to research in education. Four key learning outcomes will be addressed including (1) learning to critically examine the purposes, benefits and limits of education research, (2) understanding the methods of educational research, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, (3) enhancing critical skills for analyzing research articles and scholarly sources and (4) skills in academic writing, analysis, and communication. A central theme of the course is to instill a culture of disciplined inquiry for modern teaching professionals. This course is required for all MEd and MA students (three credits).
Credit hours: 3