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SWK-441 Quantitative Research Methods in Social Work
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The course focuses on quantitative research methods that is a required part of the foundation curriculum that provides social work students with generalist skills needed in the social work practice. This course provides an overview of research and evaluation procedures in social work, deepening and expanding concepts and skills to evaluate client system progress and program effectiveness with ethical considerations. Students systematically monitor and evaluate types of quantitative designs including single-system design, survey research, and program evaluation. Students critically analyze and interpret the quantitative data and results by using appropriate statistical analysis as well as evaluating the strengths and limitations of research designs and discussing how the data and results can be used for the implications of future research studies, practices, programs, or policy.
Prerequisites: SWK 307, 308, 335, and 337 Co-requisites: SWK 436 and 484
Program: Social Work
Credit: 3
SWK-780
Advanced Practice Seminar
This course is designed to enhance students' abilities…
Credits 3
SWK-783
Advanced Field Practicum…
Students in advanced year have a full block…
Credits 9
SWK-792
Research Practicum II:…
This course is the second semester of the…
SWK-795
Special Topics
Grading System: letter grades only.
Credits 1-3
SWK-799
Independent Study
Independent studies enable advanced study of a topic,…
SWK-744
Social Work Practice…
This course is a foundation year social work…
Credits 2