Qualitative Methods for Global Health

GH 701 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

This course integrates formal presentations, readings, and practical learning experiences to provide students with an understanding of and basic competencies in qualitative methods for global health research. Students will attend weekly class sessions, complete required readings, and participate actively in discussions, class exercises, and/or supervised field experiences. These activities will recapitulate the research trajectory to provide students with necessary skills for carrying out or contributing to a qualitative research project. Examples of specific course topics include: (a) formulating a research question; (b) study design; (c) qualitative research interviewing; (d) research ethics; (e) data preparation and management; (f) analysis of qualitative data; and (g) writing up research results. Students will complete and present a final project. Research in low-income international settings will be emphasized.