VVR 606 Research and Implementation Practicum

Students gain a deeper understanding of violence and its impact on vulnerable populations through the application of theories and culturally responsive approaches to practice. This research and implementation practicum emphasizes interdisciplinary, intercultural, interpersonal communication and training by building upon student’s critical knowledge, theories and skills learned in VVR 601-605. The practicum is designed to teach students how to apply their knowledge and skills to real world community based research projects. Based on student interest and skill level, students will be matched with a course instructor and serve on their research team to learn about applied research methods. Students will learn how to; design and implement programs with and for communities impacted by violence; develop and implement evaluation tools, understand, and complete research tasks such as conducting literature searches, entering and coding data, and assisting with data collection. Students are required to attend lab/center meetings. Tasks vary throughout the semester and across labs/centers.