GC 530 - Introduction to Thesis

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Genetic Counseling

Description:

Summer This course is aimed at preparing genetic counseling students to begin their thesis projects. The class will focus on: 1) clarifying the goal and specific aims of the project; 2) describing methodology including subject sampling and recruitment, the consent process (identifying risks and benefits of participation, developing consent forms, obtaining informed consent), developing surveys or interview guides, and data collection and analysis; 3) developing a time line, and 4) identifying collaborators and advisers. Discussion will be based on individual student’s thesis proposals. By the end of the course, students will have completed a draft of their IRB protocol.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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