Course content will include discussion of MCH as a discipline, an introductory survey of selected theories used in MCH, and hands-on preparation of the first two sections of an NIH grant proposal. The remainder of the class will be in workshop format, devoted to discussion of components of each student's proposal. MCH 259 is a prerequisite for MCH 260, which has a similar structure and will include development of the design, methods, and analysis plan of the research proposal started in 259. A set of readings for the course will be housed in the Department of Maternal and Child Health.
Students can check out the set of readings to read or photocopy.
Specific readings are listed under the weekly class sessions to which they apply. Additional readings may be added throughout the semester. Students are expected to read the assigned readings before each class session, and to be prepared to discuss them and apply them to assignments for the day. Weekly class attendance is expected. Students are expected to complete reading assignments, take an active role in class discussion, and to complete and bring to class intermediate assignments that will be used to facilitate discussion and serve as drafts of proposal segments.