Degree Courses
The Center offers a selection of courses available for degree credit. Our award-winning degree courses provide a comprehensive introduction to innovative methods to conduct research and translate evidence-based strategies into practice and policy, at local, national, and global settings. Available courses are listed below.
Applications of Innovative Methods in Local and Global Health Equity Research Course
Description
Do you want to conduct high-quality research related to achieving health equity? Do you need to learn practical techniques ranging from how to engage key stakeholders, tailor interventions for your study population, and more? Are you ready to apply theories to real-world situations, but you are not sure how to take the next step?
Our course provides practical methods to develop, implement, and sustain successful health equity research programs in the United States and communities around the world. Introduces students to innovative methods, practical tools, and skills required to conduct rigorous health equity research and translate evidence-based strategies into practice and policy. Topics range from stakeholder engagement and behavioral intervention development to research methods in healthcare services for socially at-risk populations. Includes lectures, interactive discussions, case-based examples, and opportunities to obtain feedback on research ideas from experienced investigators.
- The course directors received the 2017, 2018, 2019 Teaching Excellence Recognition from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Further information
- Co-directed by Dr. Lisa Cooper and Dr. Tanjala Purnell, the course is offered for academic credit at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- For questions, or to register for the course during the open enrollment period, please visit this page.
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Health Equity Research Methods to Address Social Determinants of Health
Description
Do you want to conduct evidence-based research to promote local and global health equity? Are you ready to apply theories to real-world situations, but you are unsure how to take the next step? This course will provide you with innovative methods, practical tools, and skills to conduct evidence-based research that promotes health equity in the US and internationally.
Our course introduces innovative methods, practical tools, and skills required to conduct evidence-based research that addresses the social determinants of health disparities. Draws on theoretical frameworks on fundamental values and principles, including social justice, human rights, the value of diverse ideas and stakeholder perspectives, inclusiveness, trustworthiness, behavioral and implementation science, and community-based participatory design. Uses lectures, panel discussions, and case-based examples to provide opportunities in obtaining feedback on ideas from experienced investigators.
Further information
- Directed by Dr. Tanjala Purnell, the course is offered for academic credit at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
- Prerequisite: Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- For questions, or to register for the course during the open enrollment period, please visit this page.