SW 802 - Using Qualitative Methods I

3 Credit(s)

This course examines the use of ethno-methodologies, case studies, focus groups, content analysis, grounded theory, and participatory action research to illuminate and analyze both the processes and outcomes of social work practice. Like its companion course, SW 803, the course is taught through critical examination of published qualitative studies pertaining to social work practice. The underlying assumptions of the methods used, as well as the trustworthiness and validity of the findings, are discussed. In addition, students are required to develop and submit a written qualitative research proposal.