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DrPH First Year Seminar I

Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Lectures are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm-8:30pm ET
Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Renee M. Johnson
Contact Name
Renee Johnson
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
To gain an understanding of DrPH program requirements, including required coursework, the DrPH practicum, the comprehensive written exam, and the dissertation.
Provides first-year DrPH students with an understanding of program requirements, including required coursework, the DrPH practicum, the comprehensive written exam, and the dissertation. Prepares students for summarizing and organizing the scientific literature types of scientific inquiry, e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Conduct a review of the health sciences literature to identify critical information to inform practice and policy development.
  2. Analyze differences in how quantitative and qualitative methods can be used to inform public health practice and policy at multiple ecological levels.
  3. Summarize the steps involved in completing a dissertation in the DrPH program.
  4. Assess different types of scientific methods (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches) in their suitability to answer public health questions.
  5. Identify requirements for completing the DrPH degree.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 80% Participation
  • 20% Homework
Enrollment Restriction
Only DrPH students are permitted to take this course.
Instructor Consent
No consent required