University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing Graduate Entry Program Introduction to Research Methods Pre-requisite The purpose of the introductory research methods course is to help you understand and apply basic research principles and procedures of the scientific method. Courses that fulfill this pre-requisite are typically offered in the Psychology or Sociology department at 4-year colleges or universities and cover the design, execution, analysis and interpretation of research. The course title of the course should include “Research Methods”. The following are courses in the Chicago area that fulfill the research methods pre-requisite for the Graduate Entry Program. This list is not exhaustive and the information is subject to change. Please note that many of theses courses require prior coursework in Psychology, Sociology or Statistics, so please plan ahead so that you have time to complete your coursework before starting the Graduate Entry Program. This requirement is waived for students who have a master’s or doctoral degree. Students with documented research experience may also be considered for a waiver on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about a research methods course other than one listed below, please submit a course description and syllabus for evaluation to jkim86@uic.edu. * College/University Web Site Course Number DePaul University www.depaul.edu Psych 241 & 242, SDV 360 & SDV 361 Eastern IL University www.eiu.edu Psych 3805 Elmhurst College www.elmhurst.edu Psych 356 Harper College www.harpercollege.edu PSY 210 IL State University www.ilstu.edu Psych 231 Loyola University www.luc.edu Psych 306 Northeastern Illinois University www.neiu.edu PSYC 202 or 302 Northern Illinois University www.niu.edu PSY 305, SOC 377A & SOC 377B Northwestern University www.northwestern.edu PSYCH 205, SESP 210 & 372 Oakton Community College www.oakton.edu PSY 240,SOC 240 Roosevelt University www.roosevelt.edu Psych 285* University of Phoenix www.phoenix.edu Psych 540* St Xavier University www.sxu.edu PSYCH 301 Chicago State www.csu.edu SOC 4810 UIC www.uic.edu Psch 242, SOC 300,MKTG 462, CJL 261 UIUC www.uiuc.edu Soc380,PSYC473 or 332,HDFS 290, ADV 481,JOUR451 COD www.cod.edu PSCH 1180 ECC www.elgin.edu PSCH 201 SIUC www.siuc.edu SOC 312, PSCH 211, PSCH 311 University of Washington** www.onlinelearning.washington.edu Psych 209* University of North Dakota http://distance.und.edu/collegecourse PSYC303* UofC www.uchicago.edu PSYC 20200 course offered online ** exams must be proctored Revised 9/1/2011