SOCW 605 - Practice Evaluation

Credits: 3

Practice and program evaluation refers to research strategies and designs used by social workers to assess the impact and effectiveness of social work interventions. The course prepares the social work practitioner for the systematic evaluation of direct services, treatment interventions, and programs. Specifically, the course integrates the scientific method into direct practice, examining the theoretical and practical applications of outcome and process evaluation research. Students complete a capstone project using a client or program from their field internship, presented at the end of the semester, a requirement of both the course and MSW degree.

Prerequisite(s): admission to the MSW program and completion of all 500-level core classes or advanced standing status.

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring.

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