SWK 410 - Social Work Research Methods

Institution:

Alabama A & M University

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Description:

- 3 hrs. This course is the first of two research courses. It is designed to present the basic principles of social science research (scientific method). It covers all aspects of the research process from problem formulation to writing of the research proposal. It introduces students to qualitative, quantitative, and single subject methods of conducting research. Ethical issues associated with conducting research are addressed. The use of research to inform practice, policy, and to promote social justice are explored. Prerequisites: SWK 200, ORI 101, ENG 101 & 102, HIS 101 & 102, PHY 101 & Lab, MUS 101 or ART 101, HED 101, FRE or SPA 101 and BIO 101& Lab, ENG 203, PSY 201, SWK 201, FRE 102 or SPA 102, MTH 110 or higher, ENG 204, PHL 201, SWK 301, SOC 201 and ECO 200, ENG 205, SWK 306, SWK 205, or SWK 311, SWK 302, SWK 304, PSC 201 or PSC 205 or PSC 206, ENG 304, PSY 301, SWK 309 and SOC 210 (offered fall)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.aamu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 372-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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