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COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH: THEORY AND PRACTICE

CSCS 811
Course Description

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

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

5.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.08% from Historical

A Rate
100%

8.06% from Historical

Class Size
10

-25.37% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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