May 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

EDU 50304 - Educational Research In Practice


This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze, design, and implement research that addresses real-world educational issues. Emphasizing a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and action research methodologies, the course explores how data-driven inquiry can inform instructional practices and support decision-making to improve P-12 student learning outcomes. Students will engage in conducting research that is practical and relevant to the educational contexts in which they work, ensuring that their findings have immediate applicability to improving teaching and learning.

Preparation for Course
P: EDU 50301 with grade of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Restricted to Graduate students.


Student Learning Outcomes