MSW 630 - Advanced Research and Program Evaluation

Quantitative and qualitative research methods will be utilized to gain new understanding of social problems. Students will use critical analysis and recommendations for future research based on existing literature. Students will demonstrate the ability to determine outcome/dependent variable and construct a program design and instrumentation to evaluate effective interventions. Methods of program evaluation, data analysis and summary, and qualitative case studies will also be explored. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: Advanced standing or completion of all 500 level MSW courses. Corequisites: None.