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Advancing Social Work, Public Health & Social Policy Menu Academics Master of Social Work Master of Public Health Master of Social Policy Dual Degrees 3-2 Programs PhD in Social Work PhD in Public Health Sciences AIBDA Certificate Global Opportunities Field Education Faculty &＃038; Research Faculty Professors of Practice Research Professors Teaching Professors, Senior Lecturers &＃038; Scholars Visiting &＃038; Adjunct Emeritus Faculty Research Centers Faculty Recruitment Resources &＃038; Initiatives Professional Development Clark-Fox Policy Institute Community Partnerships Field Instructor Resources Driving Equity 2030 Open Classroom Advanced Learning Certificates Grand Challenges for Social Work News Most Recent News Alumni Students Social Work Practicum Public Health Policy Faculty Research Community Engagement Diversity Global Life at Brown Admitted Student Resources Life at Brown School Our Facilities Student Support Student Groups & Events Student Body Profile Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Career Engagement International Student Support Brown School Library Student Blog St. Louis Region Washington University Apply About Driving Equity 2030 Events Alumni Contact Us Brown School › Academics › Master of Social Work › Research Specialization Research SpecializationThis specialization develops students’ expertise in planning and implementing social research. Students pursue a two-semester study of their chosen social issue, culminating in the development of a research-based manuscript. Research coursework teaches students to write scientific proposals, manage and analyze primary or secondary data using SAS and other statistical software, conduct peer-reviews and produce abstracts for conference presentation. A series of required presentations builds experience with communicating ideas and results. Students and graduates share results at highly competitive professional conferences, such as the Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) annual conference. Data since 1997 show that 43% of Research specialization graduates have pursued doctoral education and gone on to serve as university educators. Other graduates often pursue research-related careers. Career Paths Recent graduates have been employed in positions such as: Data Specialist Evaluation Counselor Financial Stability Counselor Planning Specialist Research Associate Wellness Initiative Director SPECIALIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS Biostatistics (3 credits) Applied Linear Modeling (3 credits) MSW Research Seminar I (1 credits) MSW Research Seminar II (2 credits)   PRACTICUM Although Research specialization students aren’t required to choose a research-specific site for their Concentration Practicum, they can utilize their research skills through an applied research project such as a program evaluation. Students in the Research specialization have pursued their practicum at sites such as: Center for Public Health Systems Science, Brown School Gamaliel Foundation/MCU Institute of Applied Research Missouri Institute of Mental Health, University of Missouri-St. Louis Race and Opportunity Lab U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Specialization ChairBrett Drake began his social work career as an investigative worker in Child Protective Services. For the past 30 years, he has conducted epidemiological and service research in the areas of child welfare, poverty and racial disproportionality. Drake’s current research analyzes census and child protective data to assess the efficacy of protective and preventative services. Featured Graduate“I not only learned cutting edge research methods, but also how to leverage them to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In my career, I have worked on research projects in the field of organ transplantation that aim to decrease racial and socioeconomic disparities in access to the best healthcare.&＃8221;—JOHN D. PEIPERT, MSW ’09, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, THE FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Quick Links: Apply About Brown School Contact Us Directions Academic Professional Integrity Policy Native Land Acknowledgement wustl.edu Keep Up with Our Latest News, Research and Insights: Support the Campaign: to Grow. to Lead. to Change. --> Founded in 1925, the George Warren Brown School was named with a generous gift from Betty Bofinger Brown in memory of her late husband. Copyright 2024 by Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis Washington University  •  One Brookings Drive   •  St. Louis, MO 63130 Apply Info Sessions Request Info