Successful interventions, in research or for programs, rely on intentional design that begins with a hypothesis that can be developed into a conceptual model and translated into an intervention. This course describes this process, from conception, through design, to execution and implementation. Students are guided through generating hypotheses and introduced to specific principles of designing feasible studies—including intervention and observational studies—that address these hypotheses. Students will learn how having a critical understanding of research-based approaches can inform programmatic intervention and evaluation. Guest lectures will present real-world examples that illustrate this process. Students will gain experience in identifying appropriate funding sources and developing proposals that meet the interests and missions of potential funders. Students will also present their proposals, and review and critique the work of their classmates. Enrollment limited to 12 students with priority given to NICBC degree program students.
Not offered since Spring 2019.