SCWK 4821 - BSW Independent Study
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44266,
Credit hours: 6
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ron Davis
Professional Qualifications:
PhD - Walden University
MSW - University of Akron
BSW - Youngstown State University
Chair/Associate Professor
Email: redavis01@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Rm 3377
Office Phone: 3309413444
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Response within 24-48 hours.
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Course Description
4821. BSW Independent Study. This course involves study under the personal supervision of a faculty member with the approval of the BSW Coordinator. The course demands that student and faculty member choose a topic related to the Social Work field. For successful completion students will tie the topic to at least three different CSWE. Prereq.: BSW Student. 1-6 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Foundations of research methods for social workers: A critical thinking Approach | Grinnell, R.M., Jr | 9780981510095 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | None | Introductions Course overview, course requirements |
Introductions THINK ABOUT RESARCH QUESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RESEARCH AND BRING YOUR IDEAS |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 | Research Questions/ Accountability | |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 and 4 | Research Ethics/Evidenced Based Practice | |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 and 5 | Ethics | |
| 9/21 | Chapter 7 and 8 | The scientific method of inquiry - Chapter 7 How to write a research proposal - Discussion | |
| 9/28 | Chapter 9 and 11 | The qualitative research approach - Chapter 9 How to write a research proposal - Discussion Measurement – Chapter 11 | Complete Literature Review |
| 10/5 | Chapter 11 and 12 | Measurement | DECIDE MEASUREMENT & RESEARCH DESIGN, METHOD OF ANALYSIS |
| 10/12 | Chapter 13 | Sampling | |
| 10/19 | Chapter 14 and 15 | Single Subject Designs Group Designs |
RESEARCH PROPOSAL DUE Start Collecting Data for your Research Design |
| 10/26 | Chapter 16 and 17 | Collecting Data | |
| 11/2 | Chapter 18 | Analyzing quantitative data | |
| 11/9 | Chapter 19 | Analyzing qualitative data | |
| 11/16 | Chapter 6 | Cultural competence research | RESEARCH REPORT (200 POINTS) |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving Break | Thanksgiving Break | |
| 11/30 | Chapter 20 and 21 | Quantitative proposals and reports – Chapter 20 Qualitative proposals and reports – Chapter 21 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.