RESEARCH AND SCHLARSHIP
- Research designs appropriate to quantitative and qualitative research questions
- Univariate and multivariate research designs and data analysis methods
- Qualitative designs and approaches to qualitative data analysis
- Emergent research practices and processes
- Models and methods of instrument design
- Models and methods of program evaluation
- Research questions appropriate for professional research and publication
- Professional writing for journal and newsletter publication
- Professional conference proposal preparation
- Design and evaluation of research proposals for a human subjects/institutional review board review
- Grant proposals and other sources of funding
- Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for conducting research
ARTIFACT
COUC 740 literature review
COUC 745 Analysis Portfolio
COUC 745 Article Manuscript
COUC 792 Reading Summaries
COUC 850 Career Development Applied Theory
REFLECTION
- Reflect on the process of developing leadership level knowledge, skills, and practices in this competency. What has been especially impactful/meaningful/important to you personally and professionally?
As my doctoral journey progressed, so did my passion for research. I never would have thought that I would say I enjoy research and presentation at conferences. As I took more and more courses I grew as a researcher and as a scholar and therefore as a counselor educator and professional.
- Describe an area of strength that you have developed while in the program in this area of competence. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?
Throughout my doctoral journey I learned a lot, I even learned how good I am finding articles and books. I learned, through my friends, that I had great strength in finding articles and finding material to help with given research. I plan to continue researching things I am passionate about such as nondocumented individuals, disability, and multiculturalism, all with respect to counseling and counseling education and supervision.
- Describe an area of challenge/growth opportunity in this area of competence. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?
Honestly, my weakness would have to be dealing with quantitative programs such as SPSS and understanding the language of some research articles. However, I learned that the more I grow exposed to it the more I feel I understand the language and the more I am able to understand the data within a study. Even though more exposure seems to help me grow as a researcher, the idea of being around SPSS really gets me anxious, therefore, maybe when I do quantitative research I will work alongside someone that can understand the software better, considering that I learned that I have a love for qualitative research, rather than quantitative.
4.Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.
When you look at the Bible we are asked to study and learn. In Proverbs 25:2: God gives us the task of actively “searching things out,” meaning to study the world He created to grow in His knowledge for His creation. He is all knowing therefore, we ought to continue embracing the knowledge he wants us to have.