220.770.81
DrPH Proposal Planning Seminar
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 1 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Sara Bennett
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses. 1st year DrPH Seminar series (zero credit)
- Description:
-
Provides a grounding in research study design and supports students as they begin to think about their thesis topics and research. Familiarizes students with identifying research questions, developing a conceptual framework, and developing a study design. Focuses on alternative epistemologies and how epistemologies may influence study designs. Builds upon other methods classes and supports students to develop a short, draft research proposal of their own. Prepares students for their proposal work, although students can complete the course without having decided upon a dissertation topic.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain alternative epistemologies and how epistemologies may influence the research approach
- Describe the overall approach to designing a research study
- Design a qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, policy analysis or evaluation project to address a public health issue
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 80% Development of short draft dissertation research proposal
- Enrollment Restriction:
Restricted to DrPH students in second or higher years
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required