SCWK 9971 Doctoral Group Independent Study
This elective offers students the opportunity for an in-depth examination of a substantive topic that is not comprehensively addressed by other required or elective doctoral courses. The topic is considered from either a theoretical, policy and/or research perspective. The topic area should have direct and substantial relevance to social work research, social work education, evidence-based practice, and/or social policy analysis. A course syllabus should be submitted to the Doctoral Program Director prior to registration.
Course overview
- Department
- Social Work
- School
- SSW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.50 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.75 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Samantha Teixeira | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 8 |
| Fall 2021 | Kirsten Davison | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | — | 2 of 2 |