SW 781 - Theory Development in The Social Work Profession

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

Explores the nature of knowledge, how it is generated and acquired. Students will distinguish explanatory from practice theory, understand paradigms as bases for ideas, recognize and formulate concepts, understand relational statements, theoretical statements, and how these relate to theory and data. Strategies for building knowledge will be discussed. Students will analyze theories into their components, construct mini-theories, and propose how they can be tested in social work practice. Prereq: Admission into the doctoral program or consent of the program director.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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