2024 Summer Program in Population Health Course:

Introduction to Qualitative Study Design and Interviewing for Community Engaged Research 

Registration: Register before May 7 to take advantage of the early bird special!

• Early bird cost before May 7: $400
• Cost on or after May 7: $500 
• Special student rate: $100 Students eligible for the discounted rate include full and part-time undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from any college or university in Ohio. 

Please email Samantha Hicks at hicks.598@osu.edu for more information on how to receive the student rate or to register by bulk or with a purchase order.  

Dates/Times: Tuesday, May 28 & Wednesday, May 29 from 8:30 am – 5pm both days 

Instructor: 

Aldenise Ewing, PhD, MPH, CPH

Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology 

Ohio State College of Public Health

Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth exploration of qualitative research methodologies and interviewing techniques within the context of community-engaged research. Students will examine the principles and practices of qualitative study design, and data collection, with a specific focus on engaging communities as active partners in the research process. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, hands-on exercises, case studies, and practical applications, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to design, conduct, and analyze qualitative research studies that prioritize community perspectives and promote social justice. 

Please note that the facility does not have computers onsite. Participants will need to bring their own laptop with access to MaxQDA software. To get the free, 14-day trial version, go to: https://www.maxqda.com/trial within two weeks of the course start date.  

Course Objectives:

• Understand the foundational principles and theories underlying qualitative research methodologies and their relevance to community-engaged research.
• Learn the fundamentals of qualitative study design, including selecting appropriate research questions, identifying sampling strategies, and designing data collection instruments such as interview guides and focus group protocols.
• Develop proficiency in qualitative data collection techniques, particularly in conducting semi-structured interviews and facilitating focus groups in community settings.
• Explore ethical considerations and challenges inherent in conducting qualitative research with communities, including issues of power dynamics, confidentiality, informed consent, and cultural sensitivity.

Continuing Education & Contact Information:

Approval for continuing education credits is pending for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES/MCHES), Registered Environmental Health Specialists and those Certified in Public Health. 

Contact Samantha Hicks at hicks.598@osu.edu with questions about registration, continuing education contact hours and accommodation requests.