Research for Program Evaluation and Evidence Based Social Work

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In this course, students begin to develop mastery of some of the tools or skill sets required for successful completion of the MSW program and for ethical, effective clinical-community social work practice, including the evaluation of social work programs. The course focuses on the methods used to evaluate research and implement research methods into social work practice. The principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and research methodology will be identified and applied in order to integrate the knowledge gained to diverse practice contexts and the evaluation of practice and program outcomes. Students are familiarized with research knowledge resources vital to social work practice and evaluation and learn strategies for efficiently accessing and applying emerging research knowledge in order to effectively evaluate practice and programs, This course introduces and develops knowledge, values, skills and cognitive and affective processes related primarily to CSWE Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice and CSWE Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.