History and Philosophy of Social Work

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This course examines the historical and current development of the social work pro- fession and the social welfare delivery system, primarily in the United States. Course content emphasizes the effect of social policies on client systems at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Students conduct critical analyses of social problems, current policies, and service responses with a particular focus on the mutual relationships of policy, research, and practice when investigating the impact of social policy on diverse and vulnerable groups.