THESIS-RESEARCH

SOCWORK 799

Independent study for MSW graduate students.

SOCWORK 990

Dissertation preparation.

SOC 990

Mentored research for the Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.

SOCWORK 650

Examine foundational principles and processes involved in social work research to promote critical consumption of research that informs generalist social work knowledge base and practice. Evaluate empirical research to apply concepts and grasp strengths and limitations of various research designs. Gain foundational skills to engage in research activities that support evidence-based social-work practice. Address how questions are transformed into basic and applied researchable questions and the various considerations pertaining to conceptualization, measurement, sampling, and implementation of various qualitative and quantitative research designs, with particular attention to evaluation of social work practice and programs. Review social science research paradigms that shape researchers' worldview and methods, ethics and professional conduct in social work research, and the use of research as a tool to promote social work values and achieve social justice aims.

GEN&WS 790

Research and thesis writing for students at the Master's and professional level.