What Is Social Work Research

What is Social Work Research?
Social work research addresses psychosocial problems, preventive interventions, treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and
community, organizational, policy and administrative issues. Covering the lifespan, social work research may address clinical, services and policy issues. It benefits consumers, practitioners, policy-makers, educators, and the general public by: Examining prevention and intervention strategies for health and mental health, child welfare, aging, substance abuse, community development, managed care, housing, economic self-sufficiency,
family well-being, etc.; Studying the strengths, needs, and inter-relationships of individuals, families, groups, neighborhoods, and social institutions; and Providing evidence for improved service delivery and public policies. Recent contributions from social work research include studies that address: Psychosocial assessment and intervention strategies for persons at risk of and living with cancer Access to mental health services for youths in urban and rural
settings Depression among elders in long term care and home health care settings HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention in urban communities School-based violence prevention efforts targeted to youths Risk factors associated with poverty and mental illness Community-based child maltreatment prevention models Resilience factors for diverse groups experiencing trauma Co-occurring disorders of substance abuse and mental illness Assessment and interventions for individuals dealing with the multiple risk factors associated with poverty and domestic violence
WHAT are some key organizations in the social work research world?
ANSWER - An advocacy coalition to lobby for federal support IASWR - An independent organization formed by leaders of the profession to develop social work research capacity and link research to practice and policy
SSWR - A membership society for social work researchers
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organizations that founded and support IASWR are all part of the ANSWER coalition, as is IASWR. SSWR holds an annual research conference in January. IASWR presents pre-conference workshops and sponsors workshops before and during the SSWR conference, inviting representatives from federal agencies and foundations to present their programs, information on research development, and research findings.
WHAT are some key organizations that support social work research?
The organizations below support social work research and provide funds for training social work researchers and students.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration Private Foundations
What is NASW's Practice Research Network (PRN) and how does it work?
PRN surveys NASW members regarding their practice and research, providing a statistical picture of who we are, what kind of services we provide, to whom, and in which settings.
Below is a Press Release : GSCC: New national curriculum needed for social work degrees
18 June 2009 A new national curriculum should be put in place for social work degree courses to improve quality and so that employers can be clearer about what to expect from newly qualified social workers, the General Social Care Council (GSCC) has said. Speaking at a Westminster Briefing on the children's workforce, Mike Wardle Chief Executive of the GSCC, which regulates social workers and their education and training, said that a common curriculum
would also provide a clearer standard against which they can judge the performance of Higher Education Institutions. Mike Wardle said: "We believe there is an urgent need for a new agreed curriculum across universities. We need a much clearer national understanding about the competencies a social worker ought to acquire at every level of their career." "Whilst it is wrong to expect that any form of initial training for any profession will equip an individual with the skills to undertake highly complex tasks from day one, the GSCC believes that a national agreement on the content of courses will help to provide employers with a better understanding of what to expect from newly qualified social workers when they enter the workplace." He also said that the performance of particular activities, such as child protection work, should be restricted to those workers who have undertaken particular forms of specific training.
Sociology/Social Work Curriculum and Course Descriptions
The Sociology program helps students understand the role and influences of our society both present and past. The program is
designed not only for general students, but for sociology, counseling, and social work majors to continue their education at a four-year institution.
A students class choices should be planned with the requirements of the transfer institution in mind. See your advisor for enrollment information and transfer institution requirements.
Recommended Courses
SOCI-101 SOCI-201 FACS-107 PSYC-102 FLNG-103 FLNG-104 ENGL-290
Introduction to Sociology American Social Problems Marriage and the Family Developmental Psychology Spanish I Spanish II Technical Writing
FACS-117 Early Childhood Development These courses are also recommended for students pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or Police Science.
To complete an associate degree the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours. Also see specific curriculum guide for program
emphasis. Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.
Associate in Arts Degree
Most sociology/social work majors opt for the Associate in Arts degree. This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 36 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.
Descriptions of Courses
Marriage and the Family: This course is a study of all kinds of relationships within the marriage and family experience, including premarital relationships. The differences among families and marriages, family structures and functions, changes throughout the family life cycle, and the history of marriage and family in American culture will be examined.
Introduction to Sociology.
This course is designed for both the
general student and the behavioral science major. Basic concepts, terms and works of prominent figures who have contributed to sociology are included.
Introduction to Criminal Justice. This is an introductory course designed to give an overview of the various components of the justice system. This course is designed for men and women at the beginning of their academic careers and for those who are working in the field of criminal justice and want to broaden their knowledge and advance professionally. Criminal justice is a practical science exploring the roles of law enforcement, the courts, corrections and criminal behavior and their relationships within the larger framework of public policy.
American Social Problems. This course examines the social problems which confront today's society. Prerequisite: Introduction to Sociology or permission of instructor.
Seminar in Stress Management.
This course develops basic skills
necessary to deal with personal stress. Students should be able to recognize stress in others and understand the problems of dealing with stressful situations.
Problems in Sociology Independent research or a reading program in some field of the student's interest is used in this course which is taught in specially arranged conferences with the instructor.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Social workers are highly trained and experienced professionals. Only those who have earned social work degrees at the bachelors, masters or doctoral levels, and completed a minimum number of hours in supervised fieldwork, are professional social workers.

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SSWR - A membership society for social work researchers

Administration Private Foundations

Sociology/Social Work Curriculum and Course Descriptions

SOCI-101 SOCI-201 FACS-107 PSYC-102 FLNG-103 FLNG-104 ENGL-290

Associate in Arts Degree

This course is designed for both the

Seminar in Stress Management.

This course develops basic skills

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