Research Methods in Public Health

(3 Credits)

This course is a review of research and original writings related to public health. Students will learn to apply research methodology to problems in public health. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of research study design and methods. It serves as an introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, as well as ethical issues in conducting research. Through the mix of texts, articles from the public health literature and course work, students will build skills for conducting research and critically evaluating research designs and research findings.