Social Welfare Policy and Program Development

Catalog description

In this course students identify and analyze current social welfare policies and programs with regard to service delivery, human rights, and social, economic, and environmental justice. Program development to more effectively meet the needs of clients and constituencies is explored. Students assess the effectiveness of social welfare policies and programs related to clinical social work practice across the lifespan. Plans are created and policies proposed on behalf of marginalized constituents. Prerequisites: Completion of all required 500-level courses or admission to Advanced Standing program