Policy & Advocacy in Social Work Practice.

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the underlying values, assumptions, and philosophical perspectives that have influenced the development of the U.S. social welfare system and services. Students will learn about policy formulation, analysis, and the role of advocacy in service development and delivery within social work practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. This course is taught in a hybrid or online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Social Work program.