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• SWK 710: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a connection between social science theory building and research. It explores in depth the logic of research and the stages of the scientific process. Central to this course are also the major methods, designs, techniques, and strategies in the practice of social research. The role of research in social work practice as well as the strengths and limitations of various approaches, designs, methods, and techniques will be examined. Data gathering, information processing systems, and analytical techniques will form a major focus in this course. Of particular importance will be the students' development of skill for designing proposals for evidence-based ethical research.
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• SWK 715: MULTIVARIATE STAT. ANALYSIS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a required course in the research methods sequence for KUIMU doctoral students. At the end of this course, students will be able to apply appropriate statistical analysis techniques with emphasis on skill development for multivariate statistics. More specifically, the course will cover applied multivariate techniques such as Analysis of Variance and Covariance, Correlations, Simple Linear Regression, Discriminant Analysis, Factor Analysis, and other multiple regression techniques including the use of Path Analysis for model and theory building. The focus of the course will be on the analysis and interpretation of data sets relevant to social work theory and practice. The students will be trained in the use appropriate statistical analysis software and effective communication of findings.
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• SWK 720: LEADERSHIP/TEACHING PRAXIS I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This experiential two semester course sequence is designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the course content from the program's first year's courses. Students will participate in supervisory leadership and/or teaching activities that provide experiential learning and application and integration of theory and skills acquired in earlier coursework. Weekly meetings are a required component of this course and the meetings will be facilitated by the faculty mentor to instruct, guide, and assess students' progress related to the leadership and/or teaching praxis. A Pass/Fail grading model \viii be used for this course.
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• SWK 721: LEADERSHIP/TEACHING PRAXIS II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This experiential two semester course sequence is designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the course content from the program's first year's courses. Students will participate in supervisory leadership and.1or teaching activities that provide experiential learning and application and integration of theory and skills acquired in earlier coursework. Weekly meetings are a required component of this course and the meetings will be facilitated by the faculty mentor to instruct, guide, and assess students' progress related to the leadership and/or teaching praxis. A Pass/fail grading model will be used for this course.
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• SWK 725: INTERVENTION RESEARCH

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This advanced research course will introduce students to the five steps of intervention development, testing, and dissemination. Students will be given the opportunity to practice elements of these stages to master the strategies of implementing, documenting, and evaluating interventions that respond to social problems affecting systems of all sizes (e.g., individual, family, group, community).
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• SWK 730: QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course prepares students to understand the core process of qualitative study including the steps, data analysis techniques, and ethics. The students will study the four strategies of qualitative research that include Case Study, Ethnography, Narrative Analysis, and Grounded Theory. The course design provides opportunities to learn the tools to enhance and critically evaluate rigor of a qualitative study, write research proposal and report for a qualitative study, and identify how knowledge of social work practice, policy, and education can be advanced through qualitative research.
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• SWK 774: COMPREHENSIVE SEMINAR

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will engage in a collaborative learning experience in which they assess whether as doctoral students they have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for proceeding with the development of a Doctoral Dissertation. Utilizing a phenomenon of interest, students will demonstrate their ability to conceptualize a clear and compelling research topic by organizing, presenting, and critiquing both theoretical and empirical knowledge related to the phenomenon. Further, students will identify areas needing further exploration as well as possible research methods to conduct the proposed research. The Comprehensive Paper should demonstrate that the student has acquired a sufficiently broad understanding of the phenomenon of interest, and indicate that the student is prepared to add to knowledge in the field through an in-depth study of a topic relevant to best practices in social work as related to leadership, teaching, or both. Students will provide an oral defense of their comprehensive paper. The defense will include an overview of the phenomenon as well as a summary of the research question that could be employed should students continue with the same topic for their dissertation. A Pass/Fail grading model will be used for this course.
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• SWK 775: DISSERTATION SEMINAR

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students will engage in a collaborative learning experience in which they explore different ways of knowing in social sciences. They will become familiar with a variety of theoretical perspectives (based upon the interests of the group) and will practice integrating those theories with their professional social work practice as they work toward formulating a research question and identifying a relevant theoretical perspective from which to examine it in the upcoming dissertation. Ethical considerations in research will be examined, and students will become familiar with their institution's IRB process. Dissertation process will be considered, including the development of the dissertation committee. In addition, students will consider deeply the relationship between their education and their future roles as leaders and educators. A Pass/Fail grading model will be used for this course.
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• SWK 776: DOCTORAL DISSERTATION I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Over two semesters, students will work in close consultation with a faculty member to build upon the research question crafted in the Dissertation Seminar. They will gain Institutional approval to conduct their independent research and will conduct the research under the supervision of the faculty member. A focus will be placed on the completion of a traditional dissertation in the context of the development of applied knowledge that will be relevant to the social work profession: as such, the student will develop components of the dissertation that may be published or presented in refereed venues. A Pass/Fail grading model will be used for this course.
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• SWK 777: DOCTORAL DISSERTATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Over two semesters, students will work in close consultation with a faculty member to build upon the research question crafted in the Dissertation Seminar. They will gain institutional approval to conduct their independent research and will conduct the research under the supervision of the faculty member. A focus will be placed on the completion of a traditional dissertation in the context of the development of applied knowledge that will be relevant to the social work profession; as such, the student will develop components of the dissertation that may be published or presented in refereed venues. A Pass/Fail grading model will be used for this course.
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