SWK 3500 Social Welfare Policy

This course surveys the broad impact of U.S. social welfare policy on a national, state, local, and individual level, deeply considering the intersection of policy and social work practice. Throughout the semester, students will study the history of social welfare policy, apply a problem-focused analysis of current social welfare policies and programs, and formulate their own ideas for future policy changes and improvements.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Permission of the instructor.