Loyola University Chicago

School of Social Work

Courses

SOWK 390: Introduction to Research Methods

Credit Hours

3

Prerequisites

SOWK 200, 201, Junior standing

Description

The course is designed to promote the development of a scientific stance and to enable students to acquire a basic knowledge of social work research methods and a beginning competency in using these as tools of generalist practice. A special emphasis is placed on interrelating various aspects of research methodology with tasks of the social worker and on enhancing professional accountability.

Syllabus/Exemplar