MSW-6007 - Research Methods in Social Work

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

The focus of this course is on the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative approaches to social work research. Students will gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each approach and how these methods apply to social work research. This course also provides students with a foundation in research ethics, and skills, in conducting literature reviews and scholarly writing. Students will also conduct a critical analysis of existing research on diverse and oppressed populations.