MFT-5106 - Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12

This course provides students with an understanding of clinical research methods and design. In addition, it addresses the relevance of research to students’ clinical work. Students will investigate existing research and research methods used in marriage and family therapy, both quantitative and qualitative. Ethical issues and considerations in research will also be addressed, as well as learning to critically evaluate existing research. A primary aim of the course is to help students become evidence-based practitioners.