Module 1: Rehabilitation Counseling Research
Jenelle Pitt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Department of Counseling, Special Education and Rehabilitation
California State University, Fresno
In this module, Dr. Jenelle S. Pitt, will discuss the following learning objectives in rehabilitation research:
- Demonstrate an understanding of what research in rehabilitation means;
- Discuss the unique factors impacting research that identifies individuals with disabilities from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds as the target population;
- Be generally conversant in research methods as they relate to racial and ethnic minorities;
- Discuss and critique published research articles and the impact that the research may have on rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with disabilities from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds; and
- Demonstrate the ability to critique a research proposal.
