Course Code:
HPEC 5012
Course Director:
Czarina Navos Behrends, PhD, MPH
Credits:
3
Course Description:
Course Director: Czarina Navos Behrends, Ph.D., MPH
This course provides an introduction to qualitative theory and methods in health research. Topics will include qualitative research theory, development of qualitative research proposals, interview approaches, qualitative analysis, mixed methods, and theoretical frameworks. The aim of this course is to develop introductory, basic skills for conducting a qualitative research study from beginning to end by providing a combination of education on qualitative theory and providing opportunities to apply that education to a semester long project that mimics a qualitative health research study. This course will use a combination of didactic lectures, discussion, and small group work.
Course Term:
Fall Term