Qualitative Methods & Data Analysis

Course Description

The course is an introductory course, to begin, but not develop full mastery in, various relevant qualitative methods relevant for public health. The course emphasizes practical skills of qualitative research design, data collection (i.e., interviewing, focus group facilitation, participant observations, photovella/photovoice, etc.) and analysis. The course introduces students to: 1) paradigms of qualitative research and inquiry; 2) selected data collection, management, and analysis methods for qualitative research in public health; and, 3) standards for reporting qualitative findings. The course will follow a remote studio format in which students will receive guidance on how to set up and implement qualitative methods, conduct qualitative data analysis as well as peer-feedback on their own qualitative data analysis efforts. Class meetings will involve short interactive lectures, qualitative methods and data analysis exercises, and collaborative remote studio work toward an ePortfolio. Students will learn about methods for analyzing qualitative data manually but will be exposed to the nVivo software platform.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.