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
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
Resources
Prerequisite
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:
- Describe the principles of CBPR
- Determine the rationale and appropriateness for conducting CBPR
- Assess the strengths and limitations of using CBPR approaches
- Distinguish how CBPR differs from community-based research and basic research
- Critique the application of CBPR in planning, implementation, dissemination, and translation via review of CBPR case studies
- 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.