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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Sanita Šuriņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Rehabilitation
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Psychology

Objective

To improve master students' understanding of research and the ability to conduct research within the framework of their master's thesis, to formulate the topicality of the research, the problem, and the purpose of the research; describe the theoretical basis and implementation process, the planned sample, data acquisition methods, procedures and data analysis methods; to evaluate the possible risks and threats of the planned research; describe the ethical aspects of the research. Gradually prepare master students for the development, implementation, design, presentation and defense of a research project in art therapy (in the chosen specialization), in accordance with the RSU Master's Thesis Regulations.

Prerequisites

Completed study course "Research Methodology"

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Comprehend, compare and critically evaluate different theoretical dispositions and study results in relation to the study subject; comprehend the requirements of the development of Master's Thesis.

Skills

Formulate the problematic issues of the research; pursuant to the subject, select and critically evaluate the sources of literature; substantiate the topicality and problem of the study, formulate the aim and question(s)/ hypothesis (hypotheses) of the study; choose the methodology of the study that is suitable for the study aim pursuant to the ethical norms in the study; describe the planned data analysis methods; and evaluate the risks and hazards of the potential study.

Competence

Independently plans research in art therapy (in the chosen specialization) in accordance with the basic principles and ethical norms of the research, according to the chosen topic, prepares the theoretical and methodological part of the research and presents it.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Art Therapy, RFMT3Master’sRequiredSanita Šuriņa, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Silva Seņkāne
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Art Therapy, RFMT4Master’sRequiredSanita Šuriņa, Kristīne Mārtinsone