410.631.01 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS

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.

Upon completion of 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; and (5) critique the application of CBPR in research/evaluation planning, implementation, dissemination, and translation via review of CBPR case studies.