Institutional Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Investigation Students explore the concepts, methods, and processes of social research, and develop skills in conducting and assessing research. Students are challenged to examine their own approach to knowing, to incorporate research into practice, and to think critically about research in relation to social work practice. The subjectivity of the researcher, the political and ethical context of research, and the role of research as an instrument of power in the lives of oppressed peoples is discussed. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Student must maintain a grade of C or better
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Critical Thinking and Investigation Students explore the concepts, methods, and processes of social research, and develop skills in conducting and assessing research. Students are challenged to examine their own approach to knowing, to incorporate research into practice, and to think critically about research in relation to social work practice. The subjectivity of the researcher, the political and ethical context of research, and the role of research as an instrument of power in the lives of oppressed peoples is discussed. Prerequisite: SOCW 2060 or SOCW 2061 and SOCW 2120 or SOCW 2121 and admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program or permission of the program coordinator. Note: Student must maintain a grade of C or better
