SWK 617

Evaluation of Clinical Practice

SWK 501, SWK 502, SWK 503, SWK 504, SWK 505, SWK 506, SWK 507, SWK 508, SWK 509, and SWK 510; or permission of the program; or advanced standing. This course addresses the concepts and methods for the evaluation of clinical social work practice. Focusing on single system and group designs, students will develop the knowledge and competencies for engaging in ethical practice-informed research and evaluation of direct, or clinical social work practice, with an emphasis on the evaluation of interventions with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. Students will integrate and apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, social policy, and evidence-based interventions to think critically about the extent that current services address human needs, are culturally competent, and promote social justice. Students will critically engage in the evaluation of outcomes to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.

Units: 3.0