SCWK 7017 - Advanced Treatment Planning and Outcomes
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42476,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Meghan Bileci
Email: mabileci@ysu.edu
Course Description
7017. Advanced Treatment Planning and Outcomes. This course explores advanced techniques for evaluating practice in the field. Scientific methods are applied to the evaluation of social work practice and social work interventions are analyzed. Attention is placed on the student’s ability to identify research based treatment modalities and outcomes. Single system design methods will be emphasized. Strengths-based performance indicators are highlighted. Prereq.: MSW student. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). | American Psychological Association. | |
| Required | Code of ethics | NASW | |
| Required | A primer on practice evaluation:How to participate in the process of evidence-based practice | Elspeth Slayter |
Additional readings may be assigned as they relate to the weekly topic.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure timely learning.
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 | Slayter, Introduction | Course Introduction | Introduce Yourself Quiz |
| 8/31 | Graduate Research Methods in Social Work: Science and Social Work Transition and Adjustment to Professional Identity as a Newly Qualified Social Worker |
The Scientific Model | In Class Assignment Quiz |
| 9/7 | Psychological Distress, Coping and Perceived Social Support in Social Work Students | Research Basics | In Class Assignment Quiz |
| 9/14 | Systemic Review vs Meta-Analysis | How to Access Research | In Class Assignment Quiz |
| 9/21 | Social Work Student Self-Care and Academic Stress | Understanding Research and APA | Quiz Begin: Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review |
| 9/28 | Research & Statistics for Understanding Social Work Interventions: Module 2 Chapter 2: Formulating Practice Evidence Questions | Developing a Research Question | In Class Assignment Submit: Annotated Bibliography and Literature Review |
| 10/5 | Chapter 9: On Ethics and Culture in Evaluation NASW Code of Ethics |
Ethical Considerations for Evidence Based Treatment | In Class Assignment Quiz |
| 10/12 | Slayter, Chapter 1: Setting measurable goals and objectives Article: Attachment-based family therapy for depressed and suicidal adolescents: theory, clinical model and empirical support |
Establishing Goals | In Class Assignment |
| 10/19 | Slayter, Chapter 3: Tracking interventions with individuals | Creating a Treatment Plan | Begin Advanced Treatment Planning Assignment |
| 10/26 | Slayter, Chapter 5: Logic models for group practice evaluation | The Logic Model | In Class Assignment |
| 11/2 | Program Evaluation: Lessons from the field | Program Evaluation: Ask a Question | Group Assignment: Part 1 In Class Assignment |
| 11/9 | Slayter, Chapter 2: Choosing process and outcome measures | Program Evaluation: Gather Information | In Class Assignment |
| 11/16 | Slayter, Chapter 6: Quantitative surveys Chapter 7: Qualitative Interviews |
Program Evaluation Continued | Group Assignment Part 2 Due Quiz |
| 11/23 | Evidence Based Macro Practice What is the Strengths Perspective |
Macro Interventions | |
| 11/30 | Articles as assigned | Macro Interventions Continued | Quiz Group Assignment Part 3 |
| 12/7 | Class Presentations | Discussion Boards |
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.