This course will focus on the integration of theory, practice and research as applied to the development of knowledge and skill in designing, conducting, measuring and disseminating practice knowledge utilizing an multiple social intervention perspective. The readings will bridge ecological systems perspectives, critical race theory, feminist theory, strength perspectives and include considerations of social supports and social networks, social capital, stigma and discrimination, risk and resilience, and emerging theories. Topic Aresa 1. Review ecosystems perspective/strength persepctive/other perspective and underlying social science theories. 2. Application across settings and population 3. Integrating professional issues (multicultural, ethical, sociodemographic factors) 4. Developing knowlege:Designing & implementing practice models across system levels -Such as Stress and resilience models, social support and social network theory, community practice models, community supports, political grame of reference, public health and epidemiologicl models 5. Testing and disseminating knowledge: Approaches to research and evaluation of practice models -Such as Assessment and measurement strategies and applications, methods for outcomes and intervention research and evaluation (qualitative, quantiative, and epidemiological strategies), dissemination of knowledge

Students will learn to: ● Identify and describe empirically based strategies to address critical political, organizational, individual, and environmental factors that influence the development, evaluation and research of social work practice across system levels. ● Identify and extract from the literature information that demonstrates awareness and understanding of theory-based practice by drawing on relevant research and practice literature, the social, political and organizational constraints on service development, as well as cross-cultural and ethical issues. ● Develop, monitor, review, and evaluate practice principles at the case, program, and organizational levels, utilizing research-based technologies and strategies. ● Understand how to expand the knowledge base for applied practice, programming, evaluation and research by drawing on quantitative and qualitative methods for prevention, intervention and outcome research. ● Recognize the importance of incorporating a range of theoretical perspectives and research methods for furthering effective practice ● Critically evaluate the current theoretical frameworks, knowledge base, and practice and research approaches with respect to considerations of justice and equity ● Contribute to communities and social services within and outside of academia

1. Materials for instructions will come from a variety of sources, e.g., articles, audio/video recordings, interactive multimedia, websites. Whenever possible, these will be made available through ntucool. Students should cover the materials assigned for a particular class prior to the class meeting for that session. 2. In addition, students will be asked to identify, bring to the class, and review material relating to class topics as well as their own area(s) of intellectual interest. Participate in class discussion actively. 3. Submit assignments on time. 3-1 3 questions in-class participation & review one study relevant to the class topic 3-2 A written mid-term paper of publishable quality that will be due on mid-term. The contexts include research topic, conceptual framework, hypotheses, theories, methods/intervention approach/module, literature/methods critiques, assessment/evaluation, expect outcomes (5 pages) 3-3 16-20 pages (double space) in length including reference (1 page no space). The student will be asked to formally present their paper to the class as a basis for discussion and feedback. In addiction, each student will be asked to write a belif (i.e. one to three pages) formal review and crique of two other student papers. Class preparation and participation - enthusiasm, interest, open-mindedness, and a desire to share ideas and information - are important for succeeding in this course. Students will be asked to prepare discussion questions for each class session.

1. Hepworth, D.H, Vang, P. D., Blakey, J. M. , Schwalbe, C., Evans, C.. (2022). Empowerment Series: Direct Social Work Practice (11th ed.). Boston, MA Cengage Learning 2. Fortune, A. E., McCallion, P., & Briar-Lawson, K. (2010). Social work practice research for the twenty-first century. New York, NY: Columbia University Press. 3. James W. Drisko, Melissa D. Grady (2019). Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Social Work (Essential Clinical Social Work Series) 2nd ed. New York, NY: Springer.

1. Krieger, N. (2001). Theories for social epidemiology in the 21st century: An ecosocial perspective. International Journal of Epidemiology, 30(4), 668–677. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/30.4.668 2. Green Lister, P (2012) Integrating social work theory and practice: A practical skills guide. Abingdon: Routledge. 3. Howe, D (2009) A brief introduction to social work theory. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 4. Lindsay, T (ed) (2009) Social work intervention. Exeter: Learning Matters. 5. Payne, M (2005) Modern social work theory, 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 6. Social Care TV – http://www.scie.org.uk/socialcaretv/index.asp 7. SWAPBox: http://www.swapbox.ac.uk Search terms: interventions, social work theories, methods; interviews. 8. Taylor, BJ (ed) (2011) Working with aggression and resistance in social work. Exeter: Learning Matters. 9. Teater, B (2010) An introduction to applying social work theories and methods. Maidenhead: Open University Press. rd 10. Trevithick, P (2012) Social work skills and knowledge: A practice handbook, 3th ed. University Press. 11. Walker, S and Beckett, C (2011) Social work assessment and intervention, 2nd ed. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing, Ltd.