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 proposal.  Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of twenty-one 21 semester credit hours toward the Master’s Degree with an overall average of 3.00.