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410.860.01
Graduate Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Explores and debates theoretical concepts and orientations in the social and behavioral sciences and their application to public health research and practice through readings, discussion, and writing assignments.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Critically discuss theoretical concepts and orientations in the social and behavioral sciences
  2. Present syntheses and critiques of foundational social and behavioral science texts
  3. Develop a theoretically driven argument in the form of an original essay or manuscript
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Written Assignment(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to HBS doctoral students