COURSE DETAIL
NURS 7961 Research with Diverse Populations
Credit hours: 3
Cluster: Diverse and Vulnerable Populations
http://www.acs.utah.edu/GenCatalog/crsdesc/nurs.html
Course Level: graduate
Institution:University of Utah
Pre-requisites: Instructor Consent
Course Description: Research on health outcomes in diverse groups, including gender and ethically diverse groups, children, and the elderly will be examined. Students will analyze issues related to historical exclusion of particular populations from research including women, racial minorities, children, and the elderly; strategies to recruit and retain members of these groups will be identified and evaluated; students will also critically review published literature in health outcomes with special/diverse population groups, as well as the principles of participatory research, cultural competence and health literacy. Regulatory and ethical concerns and gender and minority inclusion criteria in relation to proposal development will be discussed. Integration of this information within the context of the role of a doctorally-prepared research scientist is expected.
Method of Instruction: Videoconferencing via Polycom. PVX Software around $150. Recommended webcam is Logitech Pro 9000 around $95. You may search online to find a cheaper price.
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Lauren Clark 801/503-4755
email: lauren.clark@nurs.utah.edu
Tuition: NEXus Common Price
Other considerations: This class meets on Wednesdays 2:30-5:15. Please log in at 2:00. PhD Students only.
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
FALL 2010
Section: 002
Instructor:Lauren Clark
Seats:4
Credits: 3
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