FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH

Catalog description

This course introduces research as a scholarly and evaluative process. In the course, students analyze and critique empirical articles while constructing a comprehensive literature review on social work practice topics. The course highlights basic social scientific research techniques, including qualitative and quantitative methods, data collection, assessment and single-subject design. The use of research and the use of evaluation of practice as tools in the professional repertoire of skills available to the social work generalist are emphasized. The ethics of scientific inquiry are stressed throughout. Course enrollment is limited to Social Work majors. Pre-requisites: Core Math course. This course may include DEI-related content. If you are taking this class as a program or graduation requirement, you may work with your advisor to find an alternative class.