Introduction

Research and evaluation do not take place in a void and are never truly unbiased. They are impacted by society, culture, history, economics, and politics. CU Denver’s Culturally Responsive Methods certificate will develop professionals who understand how to conduct research studies and evaluations with a culturally responsive lens. These courses introduce a variety of culturally responsive paradigms, theories, and methodologies to examine their impact on traditional research and evaluation methods within the roles of power, privilege, and social justice. Students will:

• Use culturally responsive methods to provide reliable and equitable information for making organizational decisions
• Develop deep critical thinking skills and the ability to combine methodologies in the context of societal and cultural settings.
• Foster deep knowledge around how important diversity is, how we need to be inclusive of all, and how to show respect to all people in all aspects of research.
• Learn how to address bias and equity concerns in data collection, coding bias, interpretation bias, cultural validity, and use care while reporting research findings.

Delivery Method

• This certificate is available fully online.

Program Requirements

Certificate Structure

The certificate consists of four courses, totaling 12 credit hours. Courses may be taken as part of the certificate as well as used toward the Master of Arts in Research and Evaluation Methods.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select one of the following:		3
RSEM 7000	Doctoral Seminar in Research Methods
RSEM 5120	Introduction to Research Methods
Select one of the following:		3
RSEM 7220	Program Evaluation Theory and Design
RSEM 7210	Program Evaluation in Schools
Required Course
RSEM 7400	Culturally Responsive Research and Evaluation Methods	3
Select one of the following:		3
STME 7020	Power of Data
ETST 5000	Research Methods in Ethnic Studies
RSEM 7200	Ethnography
RSEM 5840	Independent Study: RSEM
or RSEM 7840	Independent Study: RSEM
Other approved Ethnic Studies elective (5000-level)
Total Hours		12