SWRK2307 — Social Welfare Policy and Services
The first of two courses required for the Social Welfare Policy and Services sequence. This course examines philosophical underpinnings of social welfare in the United States, its historical development and contemporary consequences. Students will explore opportunities to promote social and economic justice, and health and wellness. Major policies and programs that address the needs of rural and urban communities are examined and analyzed. The impact of discrimination and oppression on special populations (i.e., elderly, disabled, gays and lesbians, people of color, women) is also examined.
Prerequisites: SWRK2305, ECON2311, SOCI2320, PSCI2312, HIST2318