Health Education Evaluation and Research

Catalog description

In this course, you will learn about the research and evaluation processes for health education program planning. You will also explore conceptual foundations of research and the practical analytic skills needed by a competent health educator. Topics addressed include evaluation and research design, research principles, ethical considerations, data management, and research reporting. An emphasis in utilizing research methods to impact health education and health promotion issues will be presented. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with both the necessary knowledge of how to carry out evaluation plans for real-world interventions, as well as the skills to develop and critique research studies.