This advanced level practicum builds on the foundation practicum and foundation level courses, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced generalist practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This advanced level practicum builds on the SW 740 advanced practicum and the foundation practicum, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This advanced level practicum builds on the SW 740 advanced practicum and the foundation practicum, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This advanced level practicum builds on the SW 740 advanced practicum and the foundation practicum, and prepares students to practice as social workers at the advanced level in public and private settings. The advanced practicum focuses on the application of theory, knowledge, and skills, and integrates the social work competencies developed in the advanced curriculum year with practice experience in community-based agencies to address complex needs and problems.

This course requires students to apply quantitative research methods by conducting a survey, needs assessment, program evaluation, or research project related to their area of specialization in social work. Students will collect or access study data, analyze it, and present the results.

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.

This course focuses on the role of research in the profession, the logic of research, the major strategies and techniques for conducting research in social work settings, and preparation of a research proposal. This is the first of a two-course sequence with a primary focus on quantitative methods.

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the fundamental concepts, language, design, and implementation of qualitative research. The history, characteristics, philosophy, and evaluation of qualitative research will also be a focus, as will the "habits of mind and heart" (Rossman & Rallis, 2003, p. xii) that guide qualitative researchers. The unique contributions that qualitative research can make to the knowledge base in your field of study (with an emphasis on social work) will be underscored.

Organized study, reserach and/or tutorial focused on special issues or problems. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

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.