This seminar introduces beginning doctoral students to the research activities of social work faculty and advanced students. Presentations will familiarize students with practical issues in the conceptual development and conduct of current research. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.

This course focuses on the relationship between theory and research, with particular attention to how theories are constructed, how they evolve, and how they can inform different types of inquiry and research designs.

This course provides students with a theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding social problems and their implications for macro social work practice. Critical perspectives related to social science theory will be identified, assumptions assessed, values examined, and empirical evidence analyzed. Theories covered will be drawn from sociological, socio-cultural, political, economic, historical and other perspectives. Students will be expected to develop their abilities to analyze and critique social problems and macro social work practice.

Organized study, research and/or tutorial focused on special issues or social problems. Course may be taken for one to three credit hours per semester. This course may be taken, repeatedly, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Organized study, research and/or tutorial focused on special issues or social problems. Course may be taken for one to three credit hours per semester. This course may be taken, repeatedly, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Organized study, research and/or tutorial focused on special issues or social problems. Course may be taken for one to three credit hours per semester. This course may be taken, repeatedly, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours.

In this second of two required research methods courses, students will conduct and report on the quantitative research project proposed in the first semester. They will also conduct a meta-analysis, test a research instrument's reliability and validity, conduct an exercise using qualitative methodology, and explore large public databases.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Study of issues of current and special significance for social work practice. Issues selected in accordance with the needs and interests of students enrolled.