Community Advocacy and Research Engagement Program
This is a two-semester program that offers leadership, research, and public policy training for students interested in working with Latino, Asian American, Native American, and/or African and African Diaspora communities in Massachusetts. In the Fall, students will participate in a seminar to study the process of community-based research and its methodologies, and begin to design a research proposal for an independent study with a faculty advisor for the Spring semester research project. The seminar will also include a Lecture Series where academic researchers and community professionals will discuss their current work and experiences on issues related to the four research-interest communities.
Program Highlights
- Year-long research seminar, including research methods
- Opportunity to conduct independent research under faculty guidance
- Small classroom environment, personal support & guidance
- Opportunity to present in public forums
- 7 academic credits (may fulfill requirements for the Asian American studies concentration, African and African Diaspora studies program or Sociology)Latino, Asian American, Native American, African & African Diaspora tracks
- Designated for cultural diversity credit
Program Components
- This is a two-semester program that offers leadership, research, and public policy training for students interested in working with African and/or African Diaspora, Asian, Latino, and Native American communities in Massachusetts.
- In the Fall, students participate in a seminar to study the process of community-based research, its methodologies, and begin to design a research proposal for an independent study.
- The seminar will also include guest speakers where academic researchers and community professionals will discuss their current work and experiences on issues related to the community of their research interest.
- In the Spring, students will work with a faculty advisor on their independent research projects. They will also attend a seminar once a week with the course instructor.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of participating in this program students will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the uniqueness of community-based research in comparison to other forms of research
- Build upon knowledge of the issues affecting communities of color and those organizations
- Acquire methodological skills
- Learn the important components in designing a research proposal and conducting a studyBe critical consumers and producers of knowledge
- Gain a deeper understanding of ethical and methodological issues related to community-based research
- Develop presentation skills
Eligibility Requirements
The program welcomes applications from students who meet the following criteria:
Interest in social justice issues, leadership development, community involvement and scholarship
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
- A completed application - apply here
- A current resume
- A current unofficial transcript
If you have any questions about the Community Research Program please contact: Misa Tran, Assistant Director
Email: tranqo@sotanomc.net