Social Welfare - Transltnl & Implmnt Science

Catalog description

This course provides students with the foundation for understanding and applying implementation science principles and practice. Using a critical perspective with a focus on identifying and using effective strategies for translating research into practice, the course introduces key concepts of implementation science and a variety of theories and frameworks for guiding implementation efforts. Students gain knowledge and skills in identifying implementation facilitators and barriers and developing and supporting key implementation strategies. Implementation is examined from an equity lens to consider how implementation processes can promote racial equity and social, economic, and environmental justice. The course also covers evaluation of implementation, including measures designed to examine implementation processes and outcomes. Prerequisite: Students must be admitted to the DSW Program.