Courses

SBS 210 (Implementation Science): Increasing the adoption, implementation, and sustainment of evidence-based programs, practices, and policies is critical for improving public health and addressing health inequities. The field of implementation science provides the theories and methods to understand and influence the path between evidence and action. This introductory course will provide you with an overview of theories and methods to influence the pathway between evidence and action in a range of practice, policy, and public health settings.

The course addresses important topics in the areas of theory and methods in tandem with practical skills for conducting implementation science and practice-based projects. This balance is reflected in the course readings and lectures as well as the assignments. The course is intended for Masters- and Doctoral-level students. Topics addressed include the motivation for and terminology of implementation science; designs, methods, and measures; applications of implementation science in clinical, community/public health, and policy settings; partner engagement; and emerging issues. 

SBS 521 (Qualitative data analysis): data for public health research and practice. The course covers a range of approaches to the analysis of textual data, such as from interview transcripts. The course focuses on reflexive thematic analysis, but also touches upon grounded theory, framework analysis and hybrid approaches to qualitative data analysis. Students will learn practical skills, including how to develop a codebook, code data, write memos, generate themes, and build conceptual models. The course also addresses issues of ethics in the conduct of qualitative research as well as team-based and participatory approaches to qualitative data analysis.

Class sessions focus on active learning and include lectures, group discussions, opportunities to practice coding and summarizing data, article critiques, student presentations, and guest lectures. This course is open to masters and doctoral students who meet the prerequisites. Loaner copies of the required textbook are available for all enrolled students. Given the team- and discussion-based structure, it is not possible to audit this course or participate virtually. Pre-requisites: SBS288 or GHP504 or DRPH200 or S-063 or another qualitative research methods course/prior qualitative research experience (by permission of instructor) 

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