Course 3 hours

SOCWK 5230 Research Informed Practice

2026-2027 Course Catalog

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Course description

Students will be introduced research methods used in generalist social work practice. Course content emphasizes critiquing research methodology, including data collection, sampling and analysis. Students will engage in a single-subject design study where they will identify and implement an intervention and evaluate its outcomes for practice effectiveness. Students will explore ethical and anti-racist research practices and the application of evidence-based practice to improve policy and social service delivery.

Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5000 Social Work Purpose, Values and Ethics.

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