The Use of Theory in Social Work Research

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This course covers the conceptualization, development, and application of social work theories and major theoretical paradigms; and will provide the foundation for understanding and critiquing how knowledge systems are developed and reproduced and introduce students to different ways of knowing. Philosophical, theoretical, and empirical underpinnings of different social work-relevant theories will be studied with an emphasis on understanding and critically analyzing the philosophical assumptions and scientific basis of various theories.