DrPH Proposal Planning Seminar

1 Credit.

Provides a grounding in research study design and supports students as they begin to think about their thesis topics and research. Familiarizes students with identifying research questions, developing a conceptual framework, and developing a study design. Focuses on alternative epistemologies and how epistemologies may influence study designs. Builds upon other methods classes and supports students to develop a short, draft research proposal of their own. Prepares students for their proposal work, although students can complete the course without having decided upon a dissertation topic.