SOWK 581 - Social Work Research

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course provides an introduction to scientific methods of inquiry concerning the phenomena encountered by direct service social work practitioners. Particular attention is given to evaluation and interpretation of research findings, research design and implementation, basic statistical measures, evaluation of service delivery, evaluation of students' own practice, the implications of human diversity for research design and interpretation, and the ethical context of the research process. The course introduces students to research methods used by social workers. The organizing theme of the course is the relationship between research and social work practice. The course focuses on three main elements. 1.) First, the course is designed to povide you with a general introduction to basic knowledge and skills that are necessary for the design, evaluation, method, and utlization of social work research. 2.) Second, the course is designed to help you understand how to apply research principles to different types of research from either an agency perspective or a practitioner's perspective. 3.) Third, the course will equip you to be a more knowledgeable user of research, a capableevaluator of your own practice, and, ultimately, a qualified research team member. Co-requisite SOWK 572 Generalist Field Practicum 2.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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