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330.673.89
Prevention Research in Mental Health

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
End Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2020
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Introduces the basic principles and methods that guide research on the prevention of alcohol, drug abuse, and mental disorders. Focuses on specific topics in prevention trial design, including multistage sampling and assessment methods, community and institutional base building, intervention theory and monitoring, and data analysis techniques and findings. Examines developmental epidemiologic and other methodologic approaches from a life-course perspective.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe a public health approach to the prevention of mental disorders and substance abuse,
  2. Apply concepts learned to the development and evaluation of preventive interventions for individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities,
  3. Develop skills in utilizing conceptual models for the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention strategies aimed at the prevention of mental disorders or substance abuse.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 80% Final Exam
Special Comments

Knowledge of basic epidemiologic and developmental principles is helpful in interpreting the research presented.