2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

SWK-4610 Statistics for Social Workers –Fa 3 hours This course provides an introduction to the conceptual and quantitative tools used to describe and interpret data in the conduct of social work practice and research. Students learn how to select, calculate, analyze, and interpret statistics applicable to common social work situations related to direct practice, administration and planning, and policy making. Students will be able to recognize the statistical impact that race, gender, age, sexual orientation and other relevant variables have on many psycho-social-spiritual variables during computer labs using SPSS statistical software and current GSS database. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program or permission of the instructor; students must have satisfied Cedarville’s mathematics proficiency requirement before enrolling. SWK-4620 Social Work Research Methods –Sp 3 hours Designed to survey the basic process of research methods as practiced in the social sciences. Underlying principles of science and logic are emphasized and special attention is directed toward the recognition of common sources of error and bias in the implementation and interpretation of research studies as it affects the outcomes of research utilization. Students will be better prepared to recognize the impact of special population variables (age, race, gender, etc.) on the research process. Prerequisite: admission to the social work program. SWK-4950 1–3 hours Independent Study in Social Work Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Page 296 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions SWK-4610 – SWK-4950 SOCIAL WORK