CLPPC 703 / Research Methods in Pediatric Psychosocial Care

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is restricted to Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care students only.

The course will introduce research methods and designs relevant to pediatric psychosocial care. Epistemology, experimentation, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs and methods will be explored in addition to considerations for engaging children in research. The course will provide the tools to understand a variety of basic research designs with the goal of encouraging students to pursue an active involvement in research. This course is offered online. Three real-time interactive virtual sessions are also required.