Health Research Methods

Catalog description

This course is designed to focus on the principles of research relevant to the health fields and increase the awareness of the importance of of disseminating information. Students will learn to apply research methodology to problems within their specific health fields as well as review literature related to a research project. An introduction to quantitative, qualitative, mixed method and participatory approaches to research, as well as ethical issues in conducting research will be discussed. Students will build the skills necessary for conducting research and will be able to design a research project.