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36 courses with the subject RSCH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

RSCH 4101Education Research Methods3

Capstone Course (3 credit hours) Select one of the following:

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 6101Research Methods3

Elective Courses (Credit hours dependent on concentration below)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 6109Assessment and Evaluation Methods3

Prerequisite(s): RSCH 6101 or equivalent. Fundamentals of individual and group assessment, including selection, administration, and interpretation of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment instruments and demonstration of competencies prescribed by the State of North Carolina and other professional organizational standards.

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 6110Descriptive and Inferential Statistics3

or STAT 6127 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3) Elective Concentration Courses (9 credit hours) Acceptable elective courses include any course at or above the 5000 level. Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration (Thesis optional) The Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) concentration is a CAAHEP-accredited program that is designed to prepare students to become Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists. Clinical Exercise Physiologists are employed in inpatient and outpatient clinical/rehabilitation settings (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Rehab programs), general wellness/fitness commercial and corporate settings, and industrial settings that provide health care services for both diseased and healthy populations. Through a blend of classroom instruction and clinical experience, the degree program teaches a wide variety of specific healthcare skills, knowledge, and behaviors within the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, neoplastic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunologic practice areas. Core Courses (12 credit hours)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 6120Advanced Statistics3

Courses in research methods approved by the student's advisory or thesis committee

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 6800Independent Study in Research. (3) Faculty

directed independent study of topics not provided by other research course offerings and/or to examine, extend, and enrich extant research knowledge through supervised individual study.

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7111Qualitative Research Methods3

or RSCH 7113 - Single-Case Research (3) or RSCH-xxxx (Choose another relevant, 3-hour, masters-level research course; Choice must be approved in advance by your advisor.) Phase II Courses: Content and Pedagogy (15 credit hours)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7112Survey Research Methods. (3) Cross-listed

Course(s): RSCH 8112. Prerequisite(s): RSCH 6101 or equivalent. Techniques of survey research, including developing proposals, addressing ethical issues, selecting direct and indirect methods, preparing questionnaires, sampling, analyzing and presenting data, writing research reports, extending applications to program evaluation.

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7113Single-Case Research3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7140Multivariate Statistics3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7150Structural Equation Modeling. (3) Cross-listed

Course(s): RSCH 8150. Prerequisite(s): RSCH 6110 and RSCH 6120, or equivalent. Applies general statistical modeling techniques to establish relationships among variables. Topics include: regression models, path analysis models, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, latent variables, basic steps in structural equation modeling, multiple indicators and multiple causes (MIMIC) model, aduate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7160Hierarchical Linear Models in Education3

Students also enrolled in the Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation should substitute the following courses:

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7196Program Evaluation Methods3

Elective Courses (6 credit hours) Select from the following with input from the advisor. - Courses from other departments may be selected with advisor and department approval.

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 7197Design and Analysis of Experimental and

Quasi-Experimental Evaluations. (3) Cross-listed Course(s): RSCH 8197. Prerequisite(s): RSCH 6101 and RSCH 6110 or equivalents. Critical examination of the theoretical, ethical, and practical strategies involving the design and analysis of experiments and quasi-experiments to promote causal inference in evaluation studies and lead to defensible claims of effectiveness, practical significance, and value.

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8110Descriptive and Inferential Statistics3

or RSCH 8111 - Qualitative Research (3)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8111Qualitative Research Methods3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8112Survey Research Methods3

uate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8113Single-Case Research3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8120Advanced Statistics3

or RSCH 8121 - Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis (3)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8121Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis3

ate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8131Interviewing as Qualitative Inquiry3

Prerequisite(s): RSCH 8111. Interviewing as a data collection method in qualitative research. Primary focus will be on semi-structured interviewing ideologies and processes. The course will cover all aspects of interviewing, providing a corpus of knowledge and skills needed to conduct qualitative interview research studies through examination of strengths, weaknesses, and critique of the method. Additionally learners will conduct interviews across a variety of contexts and reflect on their process, outcome, and ethics and the role of interviewing in promoting equitable and socially just research.

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8140Multivariate Statistics3

or RSCH 8150 - Structural Equation Modeling (3) or RSCH 8160 - Hierarchical Linear Models in Education (3)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8150Structural Equation Modeling3

or RSCH 8160 - Hierarchical Linear Models in Education Certificate Total = 12 Credit Hours

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8160Hierarchical Linear Models in Education3

Cross-listed Course(s): RSCH 6160. Prerequisite(s): RSCH 8110 and RSCH 8120. An applied course in hierarchical linear models. Emphases are placed on practical issues, te Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8196Program Evaluation Methods3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8197Design and Analysis of Experimental and

Quasi-Experimental Evaluations (3)

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8210Applied Research Methods3

ate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8211Qualitative Research Methods3

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8220Educational and Psychological21

Measurement (3) Research Methods and Advanced Content Courses Students are required to take seven courses (21 credits in total) that are essential to their training in quantitative and qualitative research, measurement, and program evaluation.

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 21
Credits (max): 21
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8230Theory and Applications of Measurement3

Major Area of Focus Courses (21 credit hours) Students select an area of specialization in the research degree program. This offers students the opportunity to develop advanced expertise in an area relevant to their future professional research practice. The 21credit hour area of focus is approved by the student's advisor and the Graduate Program Director and must align with the themes in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation. The most common areas of expertise include Educational Measurement, Educational Evaluation, Educational Research Methodology, and Applied Research in specific educational content areas. Commonly offered RSCH courses are listed here. Graduate-level courses selected from ADMN, EDCI, RSCH, EIST, PSYC, PPOL, or SOCY may be applied.

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8410Internship in Educational Research3

ate Catalog  2026-2027

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8411Internship in Teaching Educational3

Research (3) Proposal Design

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8699Dissertation Proposal Design3

Dissertation (minimum 6 credit hours)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8800Independent Study in Research. (3) Faculty

directed independent study of topics not provided by other research course offerings and/or to examine, extend, and enrich extant research knowledge through supervised individual study.

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8890Special Topics in Research3

Concentration Courses (21 credit hours) There are seven concentrations available within the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program: 1) Critical and Sociocultural Literacies (CSL) 2) Curriculum and Educator Development (CED) 3) Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) 4) Literacy Research, Policy & Practice (LRPP) 5) Mathematics Education 6) Multilingual Education (MLE) 7) Urban Education Each of the available concentrations offers a variety of required and concentration-specific course offerings at the doctoral level. Each concentration must also complete specialization coursework specific to the concentration. Critical and Sociocultural Literacies (CSL) Concentration (21 credit hours) The Critical and Sociocultural Literacies (CSL) Concentration focuses on literacy and language practices in relation to sociocultural, historical, technological, and ideological frameworks. This concentration expands beyond traditional methodological and disciplinary divisions, encouraging candidates to engage in critical, collaborative, community- and place-based approaches to research with a focus on social action. Required Courses (6 credit hours)

Subject: RSCH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

RSCH 8999Dissertation. (1 to 6) Under the direction of a

dissertation advisor and committee, students are expected to design and execute an original research study. This study should address a significant issue or program related to educational research. Graded on a Satisfactory Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress basis each term. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.

Subject: RSCH
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.charlotte.edu

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