HSM 400 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

This course is an exploration of the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of social research and how it can be used to glean insights from research literature and to determine the effectiveness of human services interventions and programs. Students examine appropriate research design, data-gathering techniques, the analysis of data, and the ethical issues embedded in the execution, interpretation, and application of research. Students develop the skills to be critical and discerning consumers of program evaluation and the published research used to inform the practice of human services. Pre-requisite(s): HSM 101, HSM 102, HSM 201, HSM 202, HSM 203, HSM 304, HSM 305 and HSM 306; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours