GPS 4850 - Research Design

Research selection, planning, design, and writing. A research problem selected in consultation with faculty. Student will define and analyze the problem; do a critical review of the literature; and propose a documented research program to increase understanding and knowledge about the problem. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Local and National Perspectives Category when taken as a 3-credit hour course in the second semester of the senior design sequence.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Senior standing in major.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to GPS department majors.

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (1 - 2)