Specialization Research for Understanding and Assessing Social Work Interventions and Services.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online or face-to-face). 3 credits. Prerequisites: SLWK 693 and SLWK 694 ; or SLWK 695 ; or SLWK 612 . Students will deepen their understanding of social work service delivery processes by using research concepts to examine data and apply research findings to inform and improve practice, policy and programs. Skills such as data analysis, translating findings into practice and presenting data to diverse constituent groups are stressed. Additionally, this course emphasizes the use of professional social work values when assessing social work programs and services and encourages students to be attentive to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.