The Graduate Diploma in Community-Engaged Research and Evaluation aims to foster critical and ethical practice in community-engaged research and evaluation. Students who complete the program will understand the historical, theoretical and ethical bases of community-based research (CBR) and be able to apply and communicate CBR principles; understand and be able to apply critical conceptual frameworks to evaluation practices in social services and communities, and identify justice-oriented alternatives or improvements; demonstrate a capacity to undertake a community-engaged research or evaluation project that reflects concepts and ethical frameworks highlighted in the program.
Candidates are enrolled on a part-time basis, and will normally complete the program in sixteen months of study, beginning in January.
Admission
To be eligible for admission to the Community-Engaged Research and Evaluation diploma program, applicants must have: • A completed B.S.W. or B.A. degree with a B+ average on senior level courses; • Experience working in social services or communities / community services.
Applications should be made to the School of Social Work prior to April 15th for admission the following January.
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