SOC WK 6400: Practice and Program Evaluation

Course Description

This course provides students with specialized knowledge in the use of qualitative and quantitative research skills to evaluate the effectiveness of social work practice. Topics will include single system design, group designs, and program evaluation. Students will design and conduct a research project associated with their advanced social work practicum. Students will present results of their evaluations to the class and to the agency. Issues related to values and ethics will be emphasized as students develop and conduct their research.