This course focuses learning and using qualitative, heuristic, phenomenological and other new paradigm research models when designing and writing research projects in the areas of psychology, and other humanities such as comparative religion and philosophy. Natural settings provide a deeper and more valid reflection of the phenomena being studied. Likewise, the researcher’s perceived experience as researcher provides valid information based upon both phenomenological and heuristic experience. Methods of subject and topic selection, conditions, data collection and interpretation, will be examined and illustrated from diverse areas. The ability to articulate the learning when communicating with other students and in completion of written assignments will be a critical element of the course.
Note that the CRP 613 course specifically instructs the student in the multi-disciplinary methods for the academic study of world religions and aspects of spirituality.
- Instructor: Sharon Mijares, Ph.D.