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S710 Social Work Theories of Human and Social Behavior (3 credits) This seminar focuses on the converging forces that have shaped the development, dissemination, and utilization of the human behavior knowledge base of social work. It specifically examines the social and behavioral science theory and research that provide the foundation for social work practice across a variety of system levels. top |
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S718 Intermediate Statistics for Social Work (3 credits) Students will learn selected parametric and non-parametric statistics to examine research problems. Included in the learning process are hand computations of statistics development of skills in using a comprehensive computer statistics package and selection of statistical techniques based on levels of measurement and analyses of the assumptions of statistics. top |
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S720 Philosophy of Science and Social Work (3 credits) This course examines the nature and sources of social work knowledge and considers a range of epistemological issues involved in the selection, development, evaluation and use of knowledge for social work. top |
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S725 Social Work Research Internship (6 credits) P: S720, S726 or S727, Foundation Statistics course, and at least one of the following: S710, S730, or S740. This supervised field internship provides practical experience in conducting research relevant to social work practice. Students participate in a new or ongoing, faculty supervised research project involving the design and implementation of a study, including the collection and analysis of data, and the development of appropriate research reports. Internship may be registered for up to three times. top |
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S726 Advanced Social Work Research: Qualitative Methods (3 credits) This advanced research methods seminar is designed around an epistemological paradigm that combines both quantitative and qualitative methods of knowledge building. It explores the methodological similarities and differences between the logical positivist and grounded theory perspectives as they relate to practice focused research and requires students to develop and justify a viable research proposal. top |
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S727 Advanced Social Work Research: Quantitative Methods (3 credits) P: S720 and Foundation Statistics Course. This advanced quantitative research methods course prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage in independent research, including: literature review, theory development, hypothesis testing, research design, data analysis and report writing. It includes related computer applications and use of online data sources. top |
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S728 Advanced Statistics for Social Work (3 credits) Students in this course learn how to evaluate statistical assumptions and select, compute, and substantively interpret a variety of multivariate statistics using SPSS analysis of actual social work research data. Online resources WEB-based material and model applications of the statistics support students’ learning. Prerequisite: S718 or Foundation Statistics. top |
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S730 Pro-Seminar on Social Work Policy Analysis (3 credits) This seminar focuses on the development and application of analytical tools necessary to critically examine and evaluate social policy theory and research germane to social work, including the values and ideologies that under grid social problem construction, social policy creation, and social program design. Specific attention is devoted to the application of these schemata for diverse populations. top |
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S740 Social Work Practice: Theory and Research (3 credits) This seminar provides students opportunities to refine the knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary for competent analysis and evaluation of various aspects of social work practice. During the seminar, students conduct an intensive analysis of the effectiveness of practice services to a distinct at-risk population affected by a contemporary social problem. top |
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D790 Independent Study (3 credits) P: completion of specialization requirements or consent of instructor. This seminar is scheduled at the conclusion of the didactic component of the program and is intended to provide an opportunity for students to examine within the context of a social work perspective the relevant research and practice issues that have emerged as a consequence of having participated in an educational program that includes content taken both within and outside the School of Social Work. top |
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S800 Research Dissertation (12 credits) top |
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S721 Preparing to Publish: Seminar in Advanced Scholarship Skills (3 credits) This course prepares doctoral students for academic scholarship. Topics include expectations and standards for scholarly discourse, critical and analytic thinking skills, logical argument, scholarly writing for publication, and development of a research agenda. Web-based peer and instructor review of successive drafts of writing assignments culminate in a synthesized review of literature. top |
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S724 Theory, Practice and Assessment of Social Work Teaching (3 credits) This course prepares doctoral students to effectively and competently teach social work courses. Content includes teaching philosophies; curriculum and syllabus development; teaching methods; technology related to teaching; assessment, testing, evaluation of students; and research related to teaching. Students will learn accreditation standards for bachelors and masters social work education. Course goals will be accomplished using readings, written assignments, guest speakers, demonstrations of teaching, and class discussion. top |
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S790 Special Topics in Social Work Practice, Theory and Research. (Var: 1-3 credits) P: Approval by appropriate instructor. This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in focused study of a substantive area of social work practice directly related to the student’s identified area of theoretical and research interest. It is completed with the approval and under the guidance of a member of the Ph.D faculty. top |
