SOCW606 Research Methods For Evidence- Informed Social Work Practice
This course provides students with knowledge and skills for designing and interpreting research and utilizing the evidence base to inform social work practice. Attention is given to research methods that support evidence-informed practice, with a focus on studies that can generate evidence useful for advancing social justice, human rights, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Attention is also given to research that highlights diversity and differences among people and identifies needs and appropriate services for communities that are underserved and underrepresented in research. Specifically, emphasis is given to culture- and practice-informed, community-based research. Students will learn basic social and behavioral research methods; how to design a study; how to read and critically evaluate research; and how to apply a model for evidence-based practice decision making.