552.603.84
The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Contact Name
Course Facilitator
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Acquaints students with a broad overview of the use of qualitative research methods in public health. Explores the types of critical public health questions best addressed through a qualitative approach and introduces conceptual principles that are foundational to qualitative research. Exposes students to key issues in planning and conducting qualitative research, as well as strategies for analyzing qualitative data.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify when qualitative methods are best suited to generate insight on a public health concern
  2. Distinguish between objectivist and constructivist epistemologies
  3. Provide examples of different types of qualitative data arising in public health studies
  4. Describe ways in which qualitative research is incorporated into current public health research
  5. Describe different qualitative analytic approaches and means to evaluate rigor
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Midterm
  • 40% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
All MPH students
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Special Courseplus Note: Content for both August sections, .84 and .80, are combined and listed under Term 1, section .80 in Courseplus.