Practicum in Applied Social Research

Catalog description

An advanced introduction to the principles and methods of conducting social science research for the express purpose of solving social problems. Informed by sociological theories in the tradition of public sociology, students will explore a wide range of applied research strategies, including: community-based research (CBR); participatory action research (PAR); policy research; evaluation research; and power analyses for community organizing. The course also addresses key ethical, political and logistical challenges that shape the work of applied social scientists in the field.