Introduction to the major schools of thought
regarding group therapy and the common factors
associated with positive outcomes. Covers group
dynamics, obstacles to success in group therapy,
and the stages of group process. Role-playing,
outside group membership, and demonstrations
illustrate principles of effective group
leadership.
Direct instruction and support for the process of, preparing a thesis and/or other research or grant, proposals. Includes both a colloquium and, individual consultations with a thesis chair (or,, if not writing a thesis, another faculty member)., The colloquium will focus on the refinement of, research questions, the specifics of research, design, and the Human Subjects in Research, application process. Consultations with thesis, committee chair or other faculty member will focus, on the development of a manuscript that clearly, details the purpose of the research, summarizes, relevant literature, and identifies the proposed, design and methodology for the research project.
Direct instruction and support for the process of
preparing a thesis and/or other research or grant
proposals. Includes both a colloquium and
individual consultations with a thesis chair (or,
if not writing a thesis, another faculty member).
The colloquium will focus on the refinement of
research questions, the specifics of research
design, and the Human Subjects in Research
application process. Consultations with thesis
committee chair or other faculty member will focus
on the development of a manuscript that clearly
details the purpose of the research, summarizes
relevant literature, and identifies the proposed
design and methodology for the research project.
Completion of thesis research project under the direction of the chair of the candidate's thesis committee. Two semester hours, which can be taken in 1-semester hour increments, are required for degree. Grades are deferred until the candidate has successfully defended his/her/their thesis.