The course includes a review of non-formal education and community organization techniques as tools for integrating health and development in the rural U.S. and developing countries. Emphasis on application of methods through the development of program plans for significant family health problems. Permission of instructor required for non-majors. Philosophy of qualitative evaluation and research studies. Collecting and analyzing qualitative data through participant observation, interviewing, group methods and case studies.
Emphasis is given to the application of qualitative methods in international settings.
HBHE 250 or equivalent. International career interests desirable. Prerequisite, permission of instructor. The course will examine selected policy and management issues in foreign assistance from the point of view of both the donors and the recipients. Prerequisites, HPAA 240 and I 10, or permission of instructor.