Evidence Informed Practice

2 Units

This course is an introduction to the research methods and tools used in social work. Premised on CSWE competencies #4 and 9 this course provides the foundational skills needed to evaluate evidence-based/evidence-informed practice interventions. It includes qualitative and quantitative research content that provides understanding of scientific, analytic, and ethical approaches to building knowledge for practice. Social workers employ research in the provision of high-quality services; to initiate change; to improve practice, policy and social service delivery; and to evaluate their own practice.