SOCW 427 17B - Social Work Research Methods

Description:

Basic principles of social science research and importance for social work practice: overview of research principles including the stages of a research project, design of research; quantitative and qualitative methodologies, design of questionnaires, methods of data collection and preparation of reports. Introduction to various research designs such as the survey, program evaluation, single subject design, quasi-experiments, and experimental design. Enrollment preference given to students in the MSW program. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

Special Instructions:

NOTE: Course registration is limited to part-time iMSW students only. Blend of synchronous (7:30-9 pm on Thursdays) and asynchronous online learning. For statewide 2017 cohort only. .

Academic Program Restrictions:

MSW:Social Work -UIUC

Option 1

Number of Required Visit(s): 0

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 4 hr

Term(s): Fall