Social Work Research I: 2 semester hours

Catalog description

This 8-week foundation course is designed to help students gain an understanding of and appreciation for the use of research as a tool for professional evidence-based practice. Students are introduced to the concepts and skills underlying a systematic approach to social work research, including basic research terminology, the scientific method in social work, the value, and ethics of research in social work, problem formulation and conceptualization, measurement, research designs to evaluate programs and practice, sampling, data collection methods and analytic techniques, and preparation and use of research reports. Particular attention is directed to social work research that addresses the social needs of people of color and populations at risk in American society. The emphasis in the course is on equipping students with the research knowledge and skills needed to engage in the evidence-based practice process at all levels of social work practice.