SCWK8851 · Social Work
School of Social Work
Elective A seminar preparing students for practice-oriented policy analysis research roles. It offers advanced research content of particular use to administrators, planners, advocates, and others interested in participating in policy analysis and development efforts, particularly those related to vulnerable populations. It provides knowledge of and opportunity to apply the following: (1) the logic of inquiry into social policy issues; (2) policy analysis research methods (e.g., population projections, input-output analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis); and (3) writing skills and quantitative reasoning necessary to use data and policy research methods creatively in making effective policy arguments.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
3.6 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
3.9 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
— / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
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hours per week
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Across time
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Summer 2023
1 sectionSummer 2020
1 section