Social Welfare Policy

Catalog description

This course will help a student develop an understanding of the history of Social Work and social welfare services and the role of policy delivery in Social Work practice. The student will understand the role of policy in service delivery and practice and attainment of individual and social well being. Knowledge and skills to understand and analyze organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery will be developed. Students will also develop skills to use policy practice to influence, formulate, and advocate for policy consistent with Social Work values.