SOC 462 - Advanced Community Engaged Research Methods

This capstone course is designed to provide students with advanced instruction in community engaged research. Students will learn qualitative and/or quantitative research methods including survey research design, in-depth interviewing, focus groups, ethnography, and/or experiments. Student groups might partner with community organizations and develop and undertake a term long research project to benefit the community partners or conduct research that is designed to inform interventions to promote community well-being. Methodology will vary each quarter to meet research objectives. The course will cover instruction in research ethics, IRB processes, professionalization, community engagement, research design, methods, data analysis, and report development.

Prerequisites & Notes: SOC 302, SOC 304, and SOC 306
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
WP Points: 1