COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH: THEORY AND PRACTICE
An interdisciplinary, introduction to community-based research. Designed to be a co-exploration of different community-based, community-engaged, and action-oriented research approaches and methods as utilized in a variety of disciplines. An opportunity to apply skills gained through participation in community-based research (CBR) projects developed collaboratively with a local community partner.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine the different approaches to doing research in communities Audience: Graduate 2. Think critically about the relationship between researchers and those for whom the research is being done (i.e., the academy and the community) Audience: Graduate 3. Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully conduct research that is responsive to community needs Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine the different approaches to doing research in communities Audience: Graduate 2. Think critically about the relationship between researchers and those for whom the research is being done (i.e., the academy and the community) Audience: Graduate 3. Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully conduct research that is responsive to community needs Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027