SWK 360 - Research Techniques for Social Workers

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Introduces basic research concepts, procedures for conducting research, and their application to social work practice. Basic knowledge of scientific inquiry, the ethics that guide research, and the roles of social workers as researchers is also covered. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting and analyzing data are given major attention. Students learn the procedure for developing a research proposal.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SWK 250 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND (MAT 117 OR MAT 170 OR MAT 117A OR MAT 117B FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY))

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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