SWK 715 - Community-Based Participatory Research Methods

Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
The purpose of this course is to equip DSW students with the knowledge and skills to engage in applied research to advance knowledge and innovate social work practice. It explores Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) as a model for addressing social problems impacting diverse and marginalized populations. Students will explore research ethics and the strengths and limitations of CBPR and other research methods. Of particular importance will be the students’ development of skills for identifying theoretically based research questions and employing a CBPR approach to answer research questions. Students will also be equipped to conduct statistical analysis of program data. Doctoral students will practice descriptive, univariate and bivariate inferential statistics, and multiple regression using SPSS to make data driven decisions.
Grade Type: Letter Grade