Course content

Research course over two years (four semesters), 24 credits.



Application for admission to 73 86 46 00, E-post: kathrine.johansen.@stolav.no. Application deadline is june 15. 2010.

Learning outcome

Course objectives: The aim of the course is to teach the student how to recognize the different components in a research process. He/she should be able to participate in a research project under supervision. The students bring their ELF-exam into their PhD-work.

Learning methods and activities

NEXT ADMISSION: Autumn 2010 (application deadline june 15.)
The next course starts autumn 2010 and ends spring 2012. 7-9 times pr semester: 1.5 hours weekly seminars and three daily seminars (5h). 20% lecture, and 80% work shop with discussion. The students will work on their research projects, which will be discussed in the group.

Compulsory assignments

• Poster presentation
• Half year report
• Project report
• Trial lecture in Norwegian
• Project report
• Trial lecture in English

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended prerequisites: Basic research knowledge. 2 years of experience in a health profession (medical doctor, psychologist, nurse etc.) is strongly recommended.

Required previous knowledge

Admission requirements: Completed Master´s Degree or enrolled in a Master Program. The student must bring a plan for a clinical research project to be worked on during the course. Completed health profession (medical doctor, psychologist, nurse etc.)

Course materials

Course materials:
A1. A Kazdin: Research design in clinical psychology. 4th Ed. New York: Allyn & Baker, 2002 eller nyere.
2. American Psychological Association: Publication Manual, 5th ed APA: Washington DC., 2001, eller nyere
3. S Friis & P Vaglum: Fra idé til prosjekt. En innføring i klinisk forskning. Oslo: Tano, 1986 (senere opplag).
Recommended:
K. Ringdal. Enhet og mangfold. Samfunnsvitenskapelig forskning og kvantitativ
metode. Forlag: Fagbokforl.Utgitt: 2001
A. Bjørndal., D. Hofoss. Statistikk for helse-og sosialfagene.
J. Pallant. SPSS Survival Manual. Open University Press, Philadelphia, helst siste versjon.