University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 24, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

SOC 626 - Community-Engaged Participatory Research Methods

(3 units)
This course introduces students to the core components of community-based participatory methods and how those methods differ from non-participatory methods. Students are required to apply those methods by designing a study on a topic of interest approved by the instructor. (CRJ 626 and SOC 626 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. differentiate between community-engaged participatory research methods and other social-science methods.
2. critique existing community-engaged participatory research methods studies.
3. design and present a proposal for a study that uses community-engaged participatory research methods.
4. configure the required research proposal into a grant proposal in response to a specific RFP.


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