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311.720.93
Tsinghua DRPH Capstone

Location
Beijing, China
Term
Summer Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Friday, September 4, 2020
End Date
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2020
Prerequisite

Completion of all required program coursework

Description
Helps Tsinghua DrPH students synthesize course content with a specific focus on problem identification and the development of testable hypotheses; how to develop a conceptual model; approaches for conducting a literature review and synthesis. Provides an overview of the DrPH written qualifying examination.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify a public health problem and develop testable hypotheses
  2. Develop conceptual models
  3. Conduct literature reviews and synthesis
  4. describe the components and expectations for the written qualifying exam
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 15% Participation
  • 40% Development of a conceptual model
  • 45% Exam outline
Enrollment Restriction
Enrollment restricted to students in the Tsinghua DrPH cohort
Special Comments

This course will be offered over a 2-day period in Beijing China. Students may be required to complete assignments prior to the first class session