YPAR: Student Voice & Student Agency Certificate Program


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This asynchronous course is offered in partnership with Eastern Michigan University's Professional Programs & Training. 
This course will introduce you to Youth-Led Participatory Action Research (YPAR), a framework that positions young people to investigate and address issues that matter to them. YPAR is a collaborative process that involves students, educators, and community members
working together to identify problems, gather data, and develop solutions. 

Through YPAR, you will learn to: 
  • Understand and address social issues from youth perspectives
  • Develop critical thinking and research skills
  • Build meaningful relationships with peers, parents, and community members
  • Advocate for change and make a positive impact on community 

Course Objectives
  • To develop a deeper understanding of YPAR and its applications.
  • To understand the importance of YPAR, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to advise YPAR projects.
  • To determine appropriate YPAR audiences by fostering voice and agency among young people.
  • To make connections between YPAR and problem, place, and project-based learning to promote equity and community engagement.
  • And, to learn the steps to engage in a YPAR project alongside students.

Course Structure
This course consists of four (4) modules which include course readings, discussions, videos, case studies, and self-assessments. You will have the opportunity to learn about YPAR as both a theory and methodology, as well as reflect on strategies to engage in a YPAR projects
alongside students within your professional and personal context.

This class is online and is self-paced.
30 SCECH Credits included.
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Class Details

35 Session(s)
Online 24/7

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
Dr. Clyde Barnett III 

 

Notice

Please read:  Please contact 734-487-2259 or ppat@emich.edu with questions.

Course Fee (USD):  $250.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/9/2026 - 12/13/2026 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Dr. Clyde Barnett III 

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