HDEV 401 - Applying Theories and Methods in Human Development

Units: 4
Application of theories and methods learned in HDEV 301 and HDEV 302 to people, organizations, and/or settings in the community. Includes a service learning component.

Prerequisites: HDEV 301 and HDEV 302.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Describe the key features of AR (Action Research), PAR (Participatory Action Research), or CBPR (Community-Based Participatory Research) and how they affect the community and societal changes.

2. Reflect on the required 25 hours of service learning by applying learned HDEV theories, research methods, and findings.

3. Identify and analyze strengths and weaknesses in an organization or community setting.

4. Prepare a research report/plan/proposal based on the identified strengths and weaknesses.