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This course introduces students to basic research concepts and methods with particular emphasis on the role and application of logic, scientific inquiry, culturally informed and ethical approaches to building knowledge and evaluating practice. The course addresses the strengths and limitations of common research designs, the use of statistical data, skills for critical review of research literature, and the significance of a multi-disciplinary approach to inform and improve practice, policy and service delivery. The issue of research-informed practice and practice-informed research is explored as it pertains to the values and ethics of social and behavioral science disciplines.

This course introduces foundational academic research and scholarly writing in the health sciences. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, students learn to locate, evaluate, and ethically integrate scientific literature. Key topics include APA formatting, critical reading, and synthesizing sources to construct thesis-driven arguments on healthcare issues. Students will draft research papers, annotated bibliographies, and literature reviews aligned with professional standards. Special attention is given to health disparities, cultural humility, and writing for diverse audiences in academic and clinical settings to ensure clear, impactful communication in the field.

This is a gateway course that reviews the principles of graduate academic writing and introduces students to principles and methods of applied research for social sciences and professional programs. The course emphasizes the research context for decision making, problem-solving, information assessment, and clear communication of findings. It prepares students to apply writing and research skills to both future coursework in their respective programs and their professional careers. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 90+ QH; and CGPA of 3.0 or higher; or permission of the Program Chair/Director or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This is a gateway course that reviews the principles of graduate academic writing and introduces students to principles and methods of applied research for social sciences and professional programs. The course emphasizes the research context for decision making, problem-solving, information assessment, and clear communication of findings. It prepares students to apply writing and research skills to both future coursework in their respective programs and their professional careers. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both, baccalaureate and master’s degrees.

The Graduate Counseling Development Seminar I is a 10-week co-requisite course designed to support students registered for graduate level courses within National Louis University.This integrated course serves to strengthen scholarly writing, research literacy, current APA edition proficiency, and ethical communication skills essential to graduate-level counseling work. In addition, the students will explore their identity development based on Erik Erikson's model of human development. Students will develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and integrate peer-reviewed research into professional writing that demonstrates ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and theoretical understanding.

The Graduate Development Seminar II is a 10-week co-requisite course designed to build on the content of RES 420 (Seminar I) to continue support for students registered for graduate level courses within National Louis University. This integrated course serves to strengthen scholarly writing, research literacy, current APA edition proficiency, and ethical communication skills essential to graduate-level counseling work. In addition, the students will explore their identity development based on Erik Erikson's model of human development. Students will develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and integrate peer-reviewed research into professional writing that demonstrates ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and theoretical understanding.