Goal 9 - To Develop Skills in Research and Program Evaluation

Objectives

• 9.1 - Understand research, statistics, and data analysis techniques
• 9.2 - Evaluate research and translate research into practice
• 9.3 - Understand research design and statistics in order to plan and conduct investigations and program evaluations for improvement of services

Strategy for Ensuring Competency
In the first year of the program, students are required to participate in all facets of research with a faculty member. The research program prepares students to develop, understand, and apply research experiences through actual involvement in research during their first full year in the program.