SJS 400 - Social Justice & Community Research

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Community based participatory research (CBPR) is a research approach that has a strong commitment to social justice. It unites communities and researchers in the collective goal of addressing community-identified needs through a process of sharing power, nurturing co-learning, augmenting assets and ultimately strengthening community capacity. This course will cover theories, principles and strategies of CBPR. It also addresses CBPR's advantages and limitations, the ethics of CBPR, and the necessary skills for taking part in CBPR projects. Prerequisite: SJS 101 Course Objectives (1) Define CBPR as a research strategy to promote social justice and equity. (2) Identify and describe the underlying theories and key principles of community based participatory research. (3) Design and implement a CBPR project by collaborating with a community organization on a research project that meets the identified need. (4) Produce a project final report in writing. (5) Articulate project results for academic and community settings.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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