SWK 651 Advanced Research

This course builds on knowledge gained in SWK 551 with regard to the methods of social service practice evaluations and research. In this class students will apply research methods to a research project over the course of the semester, giving them exposure to the research process and the practice of researching from the perspective of principle investigator. Building on an identified research question from SWK 551 and the research proposal, students will submit and IRB application, collect and analyze data, and write up their findings. Class time will be spent in collaborative workshops with peers, through an iterative process, reviewing their progress to date, offering and receiving critique, and writing and receiving feedback on their work. Prerequisite: SWK 551. Spring

Credits

3