This course examines the concept of human need as it relates to social justice and the cyclical relationships between social problems and public policies. A variety of strategies for effective social policy design, implementation and analysis are presented within the context of existing social welfare policies and services. Course content reflects the interdisciplinary efforts of the social, political, legal, economic, and administrative processes which are vital to policy making at all levels.

The use of technology is just one area in which social workers must have translational knowledge and skill. Social workers must not only be able to effectively leverage technology and social media, but are often responsible for financial management tasks such budgeting, accounting, and cost/benefit analysis, particularly within non-profit agencies. This course draws from multiple disciplines (e.g., business, marketing, communication) to help students understand and utilize business and technology skills in the work they do as social workers.

Evaluating social work practice is a professional imperative based on the NASW Code of Ethics and the profession's core values. Given that social workers do research in the "real world" rather than in a lab, this class addresses the advantages and challenges of conducting research in social work settings (e.g., data collection, use of existing data, etc.).

Advanced social work practice requires knowledge and skills related to competent data analysis. This course is grounded in the conceptual understanding of how data informs social work practice. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to: descriptive analysis, correlations, ANOVA, and regression. Students will gain familiarity with cleaning data, interpreting results and applying critical thinking to help them make sense of statistical presentations in published manuscripts, popular media, and other sources.

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.

This advanced level block practicum for Regular Standing students in the 60-hour MSW program builds on the foundation practicum, the 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 block practicum for Advanced Standing students in the 30-hour MSW program 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 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.

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.

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.