A beginning level course in multiple regression analysis. Students will learn to apply simple and multiple regression analysis to social work practice problems, including basic personality research, program evaluation, decision making and forecasting. Highlights the influence of immigration policy and procedures on the lives of immigrants and on service delivery and social work practice. Examines the interrelationship between sending and receiving countries and examines the experiences of individuals in the home country with their experiences in the new country. Emphasis on the cultural and cross-cultural issues in each of the migration stages.
Students select a special issue for study and analysis.
The historical development of this relationship with special attention to the theoretical roots of community organization theory within the labor movement. Analysis of social service support systems for labor activities and contemporary unionization of social service workers. Emphasis includes family development, functions, and needs through analysis of current patterns and trends in contemporary families and an examination of selected major issues and trends in social policy and services to families and children. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore the world of elected politics as a legitimate field of social work practice. Course content will focus attention on practical realities of each of these positions.