SWK 560 - APP METHDS OF SW RESEARCH

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course for the advanced year social work students, builds on the foundation level research course by allowing students to specialize in program and practice evaluation of services with and on behalf of families. Single system and group designs will be studied. Descriptive statistics and graphical representation of data using computer software will be utilized. Values and ethical issues related to research with particular sensitivity to populations at risk will be considered as an integral part of any social work research. Qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis will be employed, and students will be introduced to the use of research in the prevention of social problems. Emphasis will be placed on the critical use of research at each phase of the problem solving process.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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