Research Methods in Counseling Psychology
Explores historical, philosophical, descriptive, experimental, and case-study models of research in counseling psychology.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Become familiar with the logic of research design and implementation
Become knowledgeable of the major designs used in counseling research
Evaluate the validity and reliability of measurement used in research studies
Gain an introduction to common quantitative and qualitative methodologies
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles guiding research activity and gain knowledge of IRB procedures at UW
Develop the ability to write scientific prose
Develop the capacity to participate in a scientific learning community through providing and receiving feedback on your work
Gain greater awareness of the implications of design issues when working with diverse populations and multicultural topics
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapDeclared in Counseling Psychology or Counseling
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- Declared in Counseling Psychology or Counseling
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
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Topics
- Models of research in counseling psychology
- Major research designs
- Measurement validity and reliability
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- Research design and implementation
- Quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Ethical principles and IRB procedures
- Scientific writing
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