SWK 600: MSW Research I at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
MSW Research I (SWK 600) at College of Staten Island has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 3 of 3 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Esther Son, Caterina Pisciotta, and Suzanne Marmo Roman.
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Requirements
Restricted: Students Admitted to MSW Program Only.
About this course
First in a two course sequence. This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of and appreciation for the use of research as a tool for professional evidence-based practice. Students are introduced to the concepts and skills underlying a systematic approach to social work research, including basic research terminology, the scientific method in social work, the value of research in social work, research ethics and the social work value base, problem formulation and conceptualization, measurement, research designs to evaluate programs and practice, sampling, alternative quantitative and qualitative date gathering and analytic techniques, and preparation and use of research reports. The emphasis in the course is on equipping students with the research knowledge and skills needed to engage in the evidence based practice process at all levels of social work practice. As part of that process, students learn how to critically appraise sources of scientific evidence and how the criteria for that appraisal will vary depending upon the purpose of the research.
Professors for SWK 600 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Esther SonChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 5.0 (5) · difficulty 3.0/5 · 100% would take again
- Caterina PisciottaToo few ratings to rank
1 section · 1 open · ★ 5.0 (2) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 100% would take again
- Suzanne Marmo RomanNo ratings found
1 section · 1 open
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SWK 600 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 6:50 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
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Questions about SWK 600 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches SWK 600 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Esther Son, Caterina Pisciotta, and Suzanne Marmo Roman are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is SWK 600 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a SWK 600 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.