SW 510

Research Methods for Social Work

Section: 602

Course Description

This course prepares students to carry out evidence-based practice in social work by interpreting empirical research findings in the context of social work practice and using social work research methods. The major activities of the course include: (1) identification of human diversity and ethical issues in research design and implementation, (2) identification of the steps of the research process, (3) assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of empirical research studies, and (4) utilization of mixed methods in designing social work research and evaluation.