Specifically, students examine and analyze cultural and societal norms and value systems in America which facilitate the escalation of violence and abuse. Students learn and implement preventive measures to deter violence and abuse in their spheres of control. Level Courses Students examine current U.S., Georgia, and local social welfare policies and the associated services. Students assess current needs within their environment and make policy recommendations to local, state, or federal officials. An understanding of quantitative and qualitative research procedures is acquired through a review of statistical and qualitative measurement procedures.
Students explore different phases of the research process with an emphasis on literature reviews.
The design of a research proposal is begun. SOWK 4131 Students gain a working knowledge of the processes by which surveys and case studies are conceptualized and conducted. They review the literature on a topical question and complete the design of a research proposal prior to conducting the research. Level Classes Students prepare for social work practice by learning to apply social work theory to the interpretation of current social issues. Students gain insight into and learn what their unique contributions are as a general social work professional.