TCH 600 - Elements of Research Credits: 3

Includes a study of the nature and types of research, the selection of appropriate research topics, research techniques including simple statistics, the use of the library resources in research and the systematic collection, evaluation and presentation of research data. Students are guided in developing an action research project in the area of elementary education. Students who have departmental approval and are enrolled in TCH 612 and/or TCH 613 , Thesis, may use the course to assist them in preparing a research proposal. TCH600 must be completed within the first 15 crs. leading to a master’s degree.