Research methods in counselling psychology
GP
Associate Professor Chris Fraser
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * First semester * Distance * Prerequisite: Bachelor degree with major in Psychology from any Australian Psychological Society accredited course
This subject is designed to provide a review of research design and analysis with special reference to applications in counselling psychology. Topics covered include evaluation of therapies and intervention programs, case studies, counselling process research. It will also include revision of statistical methods and use of SPSSX statistical package for analysing data. One assignment will require students to submit a proposal suitable for their individual research project to be conducted in GAS4506 (Research project)..
Assessment
Two methodology/statistics assignments: 50% * Research proposal: 10% * Examination: 40%
Prescribed texts
Heppner P P and others Research design in counselling Brooks Cole, 1992