SOWK 679 - Examining Practice, Theory, Policy, and Research in Preparation for Clinical Practice

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Standing program in Social Work.
This course is required for all Advanced Standing students and is offered as elective course for graduate social work students in the standard program prior to having taken SOWK 772. The goal of this course is to enhance skills and knowledge in research in preparation for engaging in evidence-based practice and evaluation of social work practice. Students will be able to produce, present, and defend a well-developed research proposal at the end of the semester. The key themes and concepts explored in this course include: social work theories and clinical practice; diversity in the context of clinical practice; social welfare policy; racial, social, economic, and environmental justice; the role of research is social work practice; examining existing literature in the context of writing a focused literature review; and research methodology.

Note(s): Students may not earn credit for SOWK 679 if they have already completed SOWK 772.