SCWK31803 — (was SOWK 3318) Social Welfare Policy
Add to Bookmarks Three credit hours. Was SOWK 3318. Social Welfare Policy explores topics such as history and current structures of social welfare services, the role of policy in service delivery and social work practice, attainment of individual and social well-being, and comparative and international social welfare. The course also emphasizes understanding of current developments in social welfare, factors affecting the structure and dynamics of social welfare policies/services, as well as the role of the social work profession within the framework. Additionally, models for analyzing social welfare policy are introduced, and students apply these models to past policy decisions and current issues.
Prerequisites: SCWK13003