MSW Social Welfare Policy
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Overview
Subject area
SWK
Catalog Number
670
Course Title
MSW Social Welfare Policy
Department(s)
Description
Introduces students to the evolution of social welfare beginning with early human societies through to current day social welfare systems in the United States and globally. The course examines issues surrounding the development, implementation and evaluation of social welfare policies. Students are introduced to a framework for policy analysis and advocacy. The course is designed to help social workers learn to work effectively within the social welfare system and fulfill their ethical obligation to promote social and economic justice. Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
023390