This course provides the student with the principles of qualitative approaches to health research. A core component of this course is training in analytic thinking as it is applied to qualitative methodologies and health research more generally. Students will acquire knowledge in the foundations of qualitative research as well as practical qualitative methods, such as interviews, observation, document analysis and focus groups. Students will be expected to participate in exercises designed to enhance skills and techniques throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Understand the qualitative approach in health research;
2. Evaluate qualitative and mixed methods research;
3. Understand the relationship between research design and research methods;
4. Conduct their own qualitative research;
5. Develop a detailed qualitative research proposal.