CLI 8511 Behavioral and Social Sciences
Behavioral and social research are critical aspects of the clinical research enterprise. The patient participant is at the center of most clinical research, and there is increasing focus on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life in medical clinical trials. Along with this, there are numerous clinical studies both observational and interventional that solely have behavioral and social objectives and methodologies. This course will provide an overview of behavioral and social science research, including research design and methodologies (including intervention), psychometrics, participant and employee perspective, and unique populations and research questions.
This course is likely best suited for students interested in careers in behavioral and social science research. However, given the role of the patient participant in all clinical research, it will be of interest and beneficial to students interested in a wide variety of careers.