SLWK 7003

This course will enhance students’ understanding of the research process and accompanying skills. Qualitative and quantitative research techniques used in social work assessment will be reviewed including evaluative assessments, observational strategies, interviews, questionnaires, and standardized scales. The course explores ontological and epistemological queries of “doing research” and dynamics of ethics and power. Students will lead class discussions regarding various methodological tools and their own research design projects and proposals.