CUSW 301 - Social Research Methods for Social Work Practice I

Institution:

Clark Atlanta University

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Description:

The course is an introductory course on social work research within a historical context, including its evolution. The course links research and practice as they are guided by ethics, values, theory and informed consent procedures. The course takes students through the research problem formulation, methods for answering research questions (qualitative and quantitative methods - interviews, surveys, case studies); and the major components of research design (sampling, measurement, design, and procedures). Finally the course examines the methods used for evaluating practice effectiveness. The primary vehicle for implementing the course is a practice-based research proposal. 412

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cau.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 880-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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