Providing a survey of interdisciplinary and multiple method research approaches with a focus on the complexities of in-depth social inquiry including theoretical approaches to social problems. Course includes a discussion of the assumptions shaping interdisciplinary research questions and design, practical exercises in research techniques, and analysis of methodology in practice. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Winter 2026 - Hybrid

This course provides a macroview and microview of social innovation through case studies focused on change agents and strategies for innovation. Students will examine social innovation processes, movements, and complex adaptive systems of change across and between nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental sectors including a variety of case studies. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: SI 610.

Summer 2026 - Online

Supervised preparation of final research project for the professional Master of Arts in social innovation degree. Project research will be conducted under the supervision of faculty project supervisor. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: SI 690, and completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training within last three years.

Winter 2026 - Online