EDD 7100 - Research Inquiry

The main objective of this course is to prepare doctoral students for their dissertation research and develop foundational knowledge and skills that they will utilize as practitioner/scholars in their respective areas of interest. Course content will emphasize the ways in which various bodies of scholarly literature can inform our understanding of colleges and universities, as well as the complex social and cultural forces that shape student learning experiences, faculty and staff decision-making processes, and educational pathways. The class will also provide an overview of different research methods and theoretical traditions - along with their assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses - in preparation for subsequent methodology coursework.

Hours:
3