SWK 530 Research Methods
Students will apply research principles to field practice, problem formulation, intervention procedures, and assessment in generalist social work by formulating appropriate research questions, operationalizing variables of interest, collecting relevant data and developing methods to analyze and interpret results. Emphasis is placed on using research methods to evaluate one’s own practice and to develop an ethic of research-informed practice and practice-informed research. The role of ethics and values in both conducting and evaluating research within the context of a biblical worldview will be a focus of the student’s research activities. The course facilitates students’ ability to recognize the importance of scientific reasoning and critical thinking in generalist practice.
This course meets the following MSW program competencies: 4, 10