AHLT 4820 - Directed Research
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40654,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Silvia Stefan
Email: sastefan@ysu.edu
Course Description
4820. Directed Research. Individual study of an issue related to the health care field. Students must present research at a faculty and student forum. Prereq.:Senior standing and AHLT 4806 or a research methods course approved by the course instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting Research – Social & Behavioral Science Methods. | Lawrence T. Orcher, | Conducting Research – Social & Behavioral Science Methods. 2nd edition, Lawrence T.ISBN 9781936523-19-1. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/24 | Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 | Begin Extensive Literature Review Begin thinking of topic |
Log into course Introduce yourself to the class Respond to 2 of your classmates introductions Discussion question 1 Post potential topic Respond to at least classmates topic post Due August 30 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 5 | Extensive Literature Review Introduction to the problem Develop hypothesis |
Extensive Literature Review Due 9/6 Introduction to the problem due 9/6 Hypothesis Due 9/6 Post hypothesis to Discussion Board and respond to at least 2 classmates hypothesis. Possible suggestions for improvement. Due 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 21, 22, 23 | Begin Research Design Preparing Initial Proposal |
Research Design Due 9/13 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 11, 12 | • Request for Initial Approval of Research Proposal Due 9/20 Discussion question 3 • Post Initial Proposal to Discussion Board. Respond to at least 2 class-mates proposal with potential ideas for improvement Due 9/20 |
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| 9/21 | Read: Ethical Considerations in Research pg. 257 in Orcher. | Begin preparing IRB | • Discussion Question 4 Watch posted video and respond to discussion question. Due 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 24, 25, 26, 27 | IRB Continued Begin Final Project |
Simulated IRB Due 10/4 Justification for Study Due 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Putting it all together, preparing Final paper. ***All components of the entire semester must be included in final submission. No Exceptions!! | Final Project due 10/7 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.