This course provides students with a basis for understanding research methods and its association with social work and the scientific research process, It is the foundation for students' understanding of the process by which research informs social work practice and social work practice informs research: Prerequisites: SOWK 133, SOWK 134, SOWK 310, SOWK 315, MATH 101, and ENGL 100. This course is for social work majors only. (F;S;SS)