2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

SOCW 621 Social Welfare Policy and Programs

A social work foundation course which provides an overview of current social welfare policy and programs. Students will examine historical, social, economic, political, organizational, environmental, and global influences on current social welfare policy and programs. Students will learn models of analysis, advocacy strategies, and their impact on vulnerable and marginalized populations. Open only to SOCW students or by permission of the advisor or department chairperson.

Credits

3