SW 6950 - Advanced Applied Research--Program Evaluation

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Prerequisite(s): SW 6400 or admission into the Advanced Standing MSW Program. Offers an in-depth exploration of program evaluation within the field of social work. Teaches key evaluation theories and models. Highlights the integration of both quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure comprehensive data collection and analysis and equips students to produce robust and reliable findings. Differentiates between quantified outputs of programs and impact'measured change over time. Equips students with the skills needed to conduct rigorous, ethical, and impactful program evaluations in social work, ultimately contributing to improved interventions and positive social change. Teaches students to effectively communicate evaluation findings to a range of stakeholders and develop evidence-based recommendations that enhance program design, policy development, and social change initiatives. Emphasizes ethical considerations, trauma-informed principles, cultural competence, and social justice, fostering an evaluative practice that is respectful of and responsive to diverse community needs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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