Research Project in Health Education

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The student will develop a research project dealing with a relevant problem or issue in Health Education or in a related area. The research proposal submitted by student must have the approval of his research project committee (three health professionals) before he or she begins to work in the project. This committee selected by the student and the Health Education staff, has to be in accordance with the research theme. The research project is an individual endeavor unless exceptional circumstances require otherwise. The student is required to submit the completed research paper in original and two copies to his or her committee for approval, following the rules established by one of the existing styles guides published for these purposes. EDSA 6995 - Special Topics in Health Education. One to four (1-4) credit(s). Individual arrangement for the graduate students to study a specific area under the guidance of a faculty member of the program. May include readings, literature reviews or other special projects. Minimum of 24 hours required for each unit of credit, up to a maximum of four credit units, to be taken as an elective course.