Integrating Single-System Design Research into the Clinical Practice Class

Abstract

Clinical practice and research are generally taught separately in Master of Social Work programs by faculty with distinct areas of expertise. This paper discusses the teaching of single-subject design research methodology by clinical faculty, in the clinical practice class. Examples from student papers demonstrate the effectiveness of integrating this methodology into the clinical practice curriculum.

Key Words:

• Single subject design
• clinical practice
• evidence-based research
• integration of research and practice