Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18

SW 3870 - Research Methods in Social Work


Provides undergraduate social work students with an understanding of research methods that social workers use to study effectiveness of their practice as well as build and expand knowledge for development and improvement of social work practice at all levels. Examines measurement instruments, sampling procedures, research designs, data collection methods, program evaluation, evaluation of practice with clients and groups, quantitative and qualitative research, ethical issues, and the writing of research reports.

Requisites: PSY 2110 and SW major and (Jr or Sr)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I


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