HWC 600 Statistics I
Provides instruction in the computation, interpretation, and application of data analytic procedures used in social research. Discusses procedures
such as descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-tests, while examining their relevancy for analyzing issues in social work practice.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 601 Statistics II
Introduces students to multivariate techniques used in the analysis of various kinds of data. Analysis of Variance, Multiple Regression Analysis,
Logistic Regression Analysis, and Log-Linear Regression Analysis, as well as more advanced techniques, such as path analysis and survival analysis,
are discussed.
Prerequisites: HWC 600 Statistics I or a comparable course and successful completion of a waiver examination
Spring Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 602 Research Methods I
Presents an overview of the variety of research methodologies utilized in social science and social work, with the goal of providing students with
the knowledge and competencies needed to develop and conduct their own research. The course will lead to a sophisticated understanding of the research
process including the formulation of research questions, hypothesis development and testing, and choice of research method, involving both quantitative
and qualitative methods. Material on quantitative designs will include experimental and quasi-experimental designs, data collection methodologies, scaling,
instrument development, and sampling procedures. Material on qualitative designs will address focus groups interviews, key informant interviews, participant
observation, unobtrusive observation, text and content analysis, and the use of archival and historical data. Special attention is given to ethical
and political issues in the conduct of research.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 603 Research Methods II
A continuation of HWC 602 Research Methods I.
Spring Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 604 Naturalistic and Qualitative Research
Considered is the application of alternative research methods for different questions. The distinction between quantitative and qualitative approaches
and methods in the analysis of qualitative data is explored.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 606 Research Practicum I
Students undertake significant and methodologically rigorous research involving design, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of a research
project. The substantive areas will include health, mental health, or substance abuse. School of Social Welfare faculty, affiliated faculty members
from the Health Sciences Center and University social science departments, and principal investigators in community research projects will serve as
preceptors. Students will spend ten hours each week for two semesters in a practicum setting. Students have a supervised hands-on, practical experience
with an ongoing research project. Typical activities include data analysis, interpretation of results, research report writing, subject recruitment
and screening, instrument development, or data collection. The primary objective is to strengthen students' ability to synthesize various phases and
components of social research. A focus is on articulating linkages among the research questions, the data gathered to address these questions, the techniques
selected for manipulating and analyzing the data, and the interpretation of findings. Students are encouraged to pursue publication stemming from the
practicum.
While the research practicum may not necessarily expose students to the specific population or problem of greatest interest to them, the skills or
competencies mastered can prepare students methodologically to carry out their dissertation research plans.
Fall Term.
3 credits Tutorial
HWC 607 Research Practicum II
A continuation of HWC 606 Research Practicum I.
Spring Term.
3 credits Tutorial
HWC 608 Social Welfare Policy Analysis I
An analytical approach to public policy formulation in the areas of health, mental health, and substance abuse involving the impact of environmental
forces on policy content. Considered are the effects of various institutional arrangements and political processes as well as inquiry into the consequences
of various contemporary public policies. Tools and frameworks of policy analysis are examined. Policy alternatives and policy development and implementation
are also considered.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 609 Social Welfare Policy Analysis II
A continuation of HWC 608 Social Welfare Policy Analysis I. Prerequisite: HWC 608.
Spring Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 610 Organizational Theory and Social Welfare Administration
The focus is on theories and methods available to planners and administrators who function in complex organizational settings. Decision making,
political and economic factors, information systems, value conflicts, and adaptations of rational models to emerging realities will be studied. Health
and mental health programs will be utilized as exemplars.
Spring Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 611 Knowledge Building in Social Work: The Philosophy of Applied Social Research
An examination of the major currents of thought that shape the meta-theoretical, theroretical, and methodological issues related to knowledge building
in social work. The impact of pragmatic philosophy on the current "science versus non-science" debate within social work is reviewed. Special
attention is given to epistemological approaches and their relation to qualitative and quantitative research strategies.
Fall
3 credits Lecture
HWC 612 Theories of Social Work
An examination of some basic epistemological issues followed by a consideration of conceptual frameworks potentially useful in studying social work
practice. Attention will be focused on recent intellectual contributions to social work literature that enlighten professional practice, purpose, and
function, as well as historical developments. Students will utilize a critical analytic perspective to assess the state of the art in social work
practice theory. Special emphasis will be directed to the program areas of health, mental health and substance abuse, and formulations related to social
change. Issues and priorities for research will be considered.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 613 Seminar in Social Work Education
Focus is on the place of social work education in the university with attention to issues of current concern such as the integration of professional
education with the scholarly research focus of other academic disciplines. Consideration will be given to educational program structure, content, curriculum
development, evaluation, and teaching methodologies. Students will be required to teach a course in the B.S.W. or M.S.W. curriculum under mentorship
of a senior faculty member.
Fall Term.
3 credits Lecture
HWC 614 Teaching Practicum
The teaching practicum is a supervised experience in teaching at the master's or undergraduate level in the School of Social Welfare, or in some
aspect of academic administration, such as curriculum development, project planning, and/or proposal development. The educational practicum is typically
available to doctoral students in the third year. An individualized plan will be developed for implementing the teaching practicum. Practica may
include teaching a section of a required graduate/undergraduate course, working as a teaching assistant with a faculty member, and/or co-teaching and
working with the curriculum committtees and area sequences in curriculum development.
Spring Term.
3 credits Supervision
HWC 615 Dissertation Seminar I
Students are expected to survey the current state of the art in their area of interest and to develop a written prospectus on a question suitable
for dissertation research. In the second semester, students will refine dissertation proposals through presentation and critique in the seminar.
Specific techniques and alternatives in studying a variety of dissertation questions are compared.
Fall Term
3 credits Seminar
HWC 616 Dissertation Seminar II
A continuation of HWC 615 Dissertation Seminar I.
Spring Term.
3 credits Tutorial
HWC 695 Independent Study
1-3 credits Tutorial
HWC 699 Dissertation Research on Campus
Dissertation research under direction of advisor.
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy (G5). Major portion of research must take place on SBU campus, at Cold Spring Harbor, or at the Brookhaven
National Lab.
Fall, Spring and Summer.
1-9 credits Tutorial
HWC 700 Dissertation Research Off Campus - Domestic
Prerequisite: Must be advanced to candidacy (G5). Major portion of research will take place off-campus, but in the United States and/or U.S. provinces.
Please note, Brookhaven National Labs and the Cold Spring Harbor Lab are considered on-campus.
All international students must enroll in one of the graduate student insurance plans and should be advised by an International Advisor.
Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 credits Tutorial
HWC 701 Dissertation Research Off Campus - International
Prerequisite: Must be advanced to candidacy (G5). Major portion of research will take place outside of the United States and/or U.S. provinces.
Domestic students have the option of the health plan and may also enroll in MEDEX.
International students who are in their home country are not covered by mandatory health plan and must contact the Insurance Office for the insurance
charge to be removed.
International students who are not in their home country are charged for the mandatory health insurance. If they are to be covered by another insurance
plan they must file a waiver be second week of classes. The charge will only be removed if other plan is deemed comparable.
All international students must receive clearance from an International Advisor.
Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 credits Tutorial
HWC 800 Full Time SUMMER RESEARCH
F T SUMMER RESEARCH
0 credits Lecture
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