SOWK 616 - Foundations of Research-Based Social Work Practice

3 Hour(s) Credit
Research is the basis of evidence-based practice. Understanding the scientific method is an ethical obligation in social work practice. In order to ensure that social workers are practicing ethically, they need to be continually informed about the practices being used and that they are based in the research. It is incumbent upon social workers to be able to stay current and monitor trends in research that directly apply to all levels of practice. Develop the skills to locate, analyze and critically examine social science research.
Three hours per week.
Prerequisites Admission to M.S.W. Program or permission of M.S.W. Program director