Research Methodologies
The Research Methodologies option prepares you to be a research consultant for agencies, schools or faculty members in an academic setting teaching research methodologies. Admission to the Ph.D. program in Teaching and Learning-Research Methodologies may occur after receipt of the bachelor's degree. Students with a master's degree may count up to 30 credits towards their doctoral study.
The program outlined below gives you an idea of the minimum requirements which constitute work toward the degree. A specific course of study should be developed by you, your advisor, and committee following the Phase 1 review. A minimum of 90 post-baccalaureate credit hours are needed to complete the degree.
Program Core Courses (9-11 credits)
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T&L 539 |
College Teaching |
3 credits |
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T&L 544 |
Assess. in Higher Educ. (Formerly T&L 586) |
3 credits |
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T&L 545 |
Adult Learners |
3 credits |
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T&L 549 |
Sem in HE: Doc I, II, III (2 must be taken by students achieving residency through part-time enrollment) |
1 credit each |
Emphasis Area (*Core) Courses and Electives (12 cr. minimum)
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EFR 511 |
Curriculum and Prog Eval* |
3 credits |
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EFR 517 |
Advanced Res Methodologies* |
3 credits |
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EFR 518 |
Multivariate Analysis* |
3 credits |
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EFR 520 |
Advanced Qualitative Res.* |
3 credits |
Foundations Requirements (6 credits. minimum)
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EFR 500 |
(prerequisite. not counted in 6 cr. minimum) |
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Scholarly Tools (12 credits. minimum) – choose one of the following options
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Qualitative Option 1 |
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EFR 510 |
Qualitative Methods |
3 credits |
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EFR 520 |
Adv. Qualitative Methods |
3 credits |
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EFR 516 |
Stats II |
3 credits |
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Plus three credits from the following: |
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EFR 509 |
Introduction to Educational Research |
3 credits |
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EFR 511 |
Curriculum and Program Evaluation |
3 credits |
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EFR 590 |
ST: Special Topics |
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Quantitative Option 2 |
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EFR 510 |
Qualitative Methods |
3 credits |
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EFR 516 |
Stats II |
3 credits |
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Plus six credits from the following: |
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EFR 517 |
Advanded Research Methodologies |
3 credits |
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EFR 518 |
Multivariate Analysis |
3 credits |
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EFR 519 |
Research Seminar-Experimental Design |
3 credits |
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Tests & Measurements Option 3 |
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EFR 511 |
Curriculum & Program Evaluation |
3 credits |
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EFR 512 |
Ed. Tests & Measurements |
3 credits |
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EFR 516 |
Stats II |
3 credits |
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EFR 517 |
Advanced Research Methodologies |
3 credits |
Dissertation (T&L 999—Minimum of 10 with a maximum of 15 credits)
Supporting Area:
A minimum of 12 credits would be called a cognate. To make the supporting area a minor, 20 or more credits needed as prescribed by department from which minor is taken.
Note: Electives may be added to either the area of emphasis or to the supporting area.
Admission and application information may be found at the UND Graduate School website:
http://www.graduateschool.und.edu/html/landingpage-connect.html
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
TL539 College Teaching. 3 credits. Explores learning styles and teaching styles, the components and responsibilities involved in college teaching, methods of teaching and motivating students, and current issues related to instruction in the college classroom.
TL544 Assessment in Higher Education. 3 credits. This course provides an understanding of the various aspects of assessment—course, program, and institutional—that is crucial in ensuring that beliefs held by academicians support the stated goals, expectations, and standards identified by its faculty and administration.
TL545 Adult Learning. 3 credits. This course will cover theories of adult development, current research on adult learners, ways of assessing the needs and interests of adult learners, and ways of creating environments in which adult learners can thrive.
TL549 Seminar. 1 to 4 credits. The seminar will focus on a specific topic relating to teaching and learning. The specific content will vary depending upon student needs and faculty resources. May be repeated. S/U grading only.
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8/4/09
