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Course Number 1110-4770-01
Course Name Participatory Action Research
Academic Unit The Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences -
School of Social Work
Lecturer Prof. Mary Louise OhmerContact
Contact Email: mlo51@pitt.edu
Office HoursBy appointment
Mode of Instruction Lecture
Credit Hours 2
Semester 2026/1
Date Range 07/02/2027 - 11/02/2027
Hours 09:00-13:00
Building Shapell - Social Work
Room 152
Semester 2026/1
Date Range 08/02/2027
Hours 09:00-13:00
Building Shapell - Social Work
Room 150
Studies are held daily, on dates specified above, Course is taught in English
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Students will learn about and apply theories, principles and methods of applied action research with communities and community partners, as well as how participatory action research is used in community work to address critical issues and social needs. Students will learn about the ways in which participatory action and community based participatory research methods promote collaboration and action-oriented results. The course will focus on ways to engage community members in the design, implementation and use of research to build individual, organizational, and community capacity and further social justice.



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