Research for Practice

Catalog description

Research for Practice. Three semester hours. The scientific method in social work practice is presented. The methods of empirical research for knowledge building, the role of research in theory construction, research designs and data analysis, and methods of practice and program evaluation are introduced. Students learn to apply qualitative and quantitative research methods to the problems of social work practice. Prerequisites: Students must have been admitted to the MSW program and be in good standing in the MSW program.