COURSE DETAIL
GERON 6003 Research Methods in Aging
Credit hours: 3 per Semester
Cluster: Gerontology, Research Methodology
https://student.apps.utah.edu/uofu/stu/ClassSchedules/main/1214/description.html?subj=GERON&catno=60
Course Level: Masters
Course Type:
IPE: No
Course Open to:
Institution:University of Utah
Pre-requisites: Instructor Consent
Course Description: ATTENTION: THIS IS A MASTERS LEVEL COURSE. OVERVIEW OF CONTENT: This class examines the essential issues involved in designing and implementing social/behavioral research projects while emphasizing the unique features of those investigations using older participants as well as any area that falls within the realm of social gerontology. The course specifically focuses on issues pertaining to the formulation of hypotheses and research questions, sampling and recruitment, study design, measurement, and data collection and management. Examples relevant to aging are incorporated throughout the class. OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to – 1. Construct a gerontological research problem statement. 2. Design and evaluate approaches used in identifying and recruiting participants for aging-related research studies, particularly rare or special subpopulations. 3. Evaluate the features of different study designs and modes of data collection typically associated with them. 4. Select standardized scales and other measurement tools suitable for one's particular gerontological research problem. 5. Construct data collection instruments and coding schemes. 6. Understand and apply the principles involved in the ethical conduct of gerontological research. 7. Evaluate existing data-based publications in order to be a more informed consumer of gerontological research.
Method of Instruction: asynchronous
Delivery Platform: online
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Heather Clarkson
email: heather.clarkson@nurs.utah.edu
Tuition: current NEXus tuition rate
Other considerations: Masters, PhD, and DNP Students Welcome!
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SPRING 2019
Section: 091
Instructor: Michael Caserta, PhD
Seats: 2
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 01-07-19
End Date: 05-03-19
SPRING 2020
Section: 091
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 01-06-20
End Date: 05-02-20
SPRING 2021
Section: 091
Instructor: Michael Caserta, PhD
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 01-19-21
End Date: 05-05-21
None
SPRING 2022
Section: 091
Instructor: TBA
Seats: 5
Credits: 3 / Semester
Start Date: 01-10-22
End Date: 04-27-22