SW 4100 - Global Community Based Research

This course teaches students to have a critical framework in understanding and interpreting global social issues, and the necessary skills to conduct community-based research in countries that have lower economic development. using community-based, participatory assessment techniques. The techniques used focus on working collaboratively with local program/organization, stakeholders, and participants to identify areas of social concern that can be addressed through community-based research. This course will provide students with the structure to understand and co-create an assessment process that is mutually beneficial to all involved entities.