SOC 336 Community Based Participatory Research

Fall/Spring

Community Based Participatory Research partners directly with people to identify goals, projects, and solutions for their neighborhoods or organizations. The collaboration between the researcher and community promotes social action and change by empowering the participants. Particular emphasis will be placed on an inclusive research processes, including defining the problem, determining appropriate research design, identifying a sampling and data collection technique, data analysis, and action steps. The class will have a project format where students will apply these skills while working with a local community agency or organization. Prerequisite: SOC 100.

3 credit hours