MIXED-METHODS IN COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH

CSCS 570

Theoretical, critical, and analytical understanding and application of the conscious and systematic use of data, inquiry and analysis for community, organization and program diagnosis, intervention and evaluation in various community-based and nonprofit organizations.

CSCS 811

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.

CSCS 801

Specialized subject matter of current interest.

S&APHM 702

Increase awareness, understanding, and knowledge about how mixed methods research fits into the broader world of health services research. Exposure to research and lay literature in health services research in pharmacy and related fields. Improve ability to write technically, read and interpret mixed methods research articles, and discuss implications of research findings.

CSCS 813

Develop, conduct, and lead a participatory program evaluation using a transformative lens. Emphasizes collaborative strategies that build evaluation capacity and improve the use of evaluation findings. Build knowledge and skills in evaluation and apply them through projects with institutions (e.g. community organizations, voluntary associations or foundations) involved in creating a civil and just society. Topics include but are not limited to professional standards and ethical practice, understanding context and engaging stakeholders, the role of power in evaluation, evaluation theory, mixed methods designs, developmental and collective approaches to evaluation, and systems thinking.