Social Services and Policy

Catalog description

Three hours lecture per week Recommended: Junior standing This course provides an in-depth examination of social services within the context of contemporary social policies. Students will explore the history, development, and implementation of policies that affect vulnerable populations, focusing on areas such as poverty, criminal justice, health care, and housing. This class will emphasize the role of social service professionals in shaping, advocating for, and responding to policies that impact communities. Students will analyze the relationship between social services and social justice, considering both local and global contexts. This course is ideal for students interested in careers in social services, social work, public policy, public service, or nonprofit advocacy.