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221.862.01
Doctoral Seminar in Health Systems II

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Prepares first-year PhD students in the Health Systems program area to develop and defend their research proposal. Practices formulating a research question, conducting a systematic literature review, and drafting, presenting, and critiquing research proposals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Appraise and apply scientifically sound and appropriate methods and tools to design a research study including a conceptual/theoretical framework, study instrument, sampling design, and plan for data analysis
  2. Formulate a research question, develop or identify a conceptual framework, conduct a brief literature review, and describe a range of study designs
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Discussion
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Only for PhD in Health Systems students in their first year.
Special Comments

Students will meet onsite weekly to be determined by instructor