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410.631.01
Introduction to Community-Based Participatory Research: Principles and Methods

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 10:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces students to the fundamental principles of, rationale for, and key considerations in conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR). Offers knowledge of and skills in CBPR that emphasize the importance of community inclusion and partnership as a viable approach to constructing and increasing the acceptance of interventions and improving the health and well-being of populations. Also uses case-based learning as an approach for real world application of CBPR concepts.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the principles of CBPR
  2. Determine the rationale and appropriateness for conducting CBPR
  3. Assess the strengths and limitations of using CBPR approaches
  4. Distinguish how CBPR differs from community-based research and basic research
  5. Critique the application of CBPR in planning, implementation, dissemination, and translation via review of CBPR case studies
  6. Increase understanding of and practice application of methods and strategies of case based learning
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Lab Assignments
  • 60% Written Assignment(s)
  • 10% Discussion
Enrollment Restriction
Not open to students who completed 410.841.11.