SOCW 427 19C - Social Work Research Methods

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

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:

Online 2019 iMSW cohort only. Collaborate sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30.

Academic Program Restrictions:

MSW:Social Work -UIUC

Option 1

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 4

Term(s): Fall