Capstone Research Project in Public Health

0 cr · Graduate

The capstone project in public health is designed as an alternative to CHSC 7580 for eligible MPH students who already have extensive public health practice experience. The aim of the capstone project is for a student to develop some research experience in carrying out a research project, limited in scope, that has applied public health relevance. The capstone research project is expected to be conducted within 12 – 16 weeks full time equivalent (minimum is 12 weeks). For the majority of students, their project will be part of a larger research program led by a Faculty PI who will be a research supervisor for the project. On occasion, students may develop an independent research question to pursue, but this will be done in consultation with faculty, and the project will need to be completed within the allotted timeframe. As part of the project, students will consult the relevant published literature, other sources, develop and carry out a research plan, write a report of their findings, and make a public presentation. Prior to the start of the capstone project, the student will have already developed the research question and a proposal that has been reviewed by the Research Project Supervisor and the MPH Advisory Committee, following which, if appropriate, a submission to the research ethics office will have been initiated. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail basis. Students must have the permission of the Director of the Graduate Program to register.