This course prepares students in the foundations of the design and qualitative/quantitative analysis of research in field-related settings. Focus is on developing a working knowledge of research for use in different types of school settings and an understanding of research frameworks for developing a graduate thesis. Students will identify a research topic and write a thesis propsal. Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of twenty-one (21) semester credit hours toward the Master s Degree with an overall average of 3.00.