340.865.01
Teaching Epidemiologic Methods and Concepts At the Graduate Level
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-Person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
CTL TA Training
Enrollment Restriction
PHD students in Epidemiology
Teaches and practices skills for preparing to teach at the graduate level.
Discusses best practices and implements strategies that address how instructors and TAs should be prepared to facilitate learning. Reflects on teaching presence and teaching values that instructors and TAs bring into their learning environments. Develops a Course Module that can be used and included in a professional teaching portfolio.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Develop a Course Module for your teaching portfolio
- Compare and contrast types of engagement and methods of assessment
- Articulate your own values for teaching and learning
- Guide learners to interpret and critique epidemiological studies, epidemiologic data and make valid inferences from study findings
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats with students, professionals and the public on issues related to epidemiology and public health
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Project(s)
- 20% Assignments
- 40% Participation
Doctoral students must complete and communicate their teaching goals for the term prior to the start of the term. Students should attend all course activities assigned to the TA role.