BIO-8535 Introduction to Principles of Qualitative Research
This course is designed to introduce graduate-level students to qualitative research methods in public health and the health sciences. The course will provide students with a basic, introductory exposure; while you will learn and, by the end of the course, be equipped with qualitative techniques, this class will not allow students to reach mastery. In this course, students will learn qualitative theory, frameworks, data collection methods, data analysis, and dissemination. Qualitative research methods will be discussed in context of applied research, program evaluations, mixed-methods research, and other health-related projects. Students will walk away from the course with exposure to data collection software programs, ways to catalog and manage qualitative data, and how to analyze data. It is recommended that students bring their own qualitative data, or be prepared to collect their own qualitative data, in fulfillment of their dissertation research or own research agenda.