Academic Catalog 2019-20

HCS 4905 Community-Based Research Methods

This course will introduce students to the best practices and principles associated with the continuum of community-based methods in which stakeholders engage in activities to meet community-identified interests. Students will develop transferable skills as well as a deeper understanding of complex social issues and a range of possible solutions. The course is a complement to field work, capstones, and service-learning courses with a focus on developing the capacity, self-awareness and sensitivity to work successfully with others on their team and community organizations and residents. This course will prepare students for more advanced courses in using these approaches.

Credits

3.00 units