APPLIED RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK

Catalog description

As an orientation to research procedures for the prospective social work practitioner. Students examine the methods of scientific inquiry as applied in social work research. Concept formation, research design, procedures, sources, collection and the presentation of data are all explored. The course prepares future social work practitioner to aid in practice evaluation when they begin work in the field. Research design and statistical analysis are focused on, and students complete a research project.