Advanced Social Policy Analysis And Advocacy

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Students in this course learn how to use policy practice to address a social problem of importance to them. Students choose a social problem that connects with the social work profession as a whole. This problem may intersect with student field placement experiences, career/future practice goals, and/or social problems of personal significance. Through a deeper exploration of theory, knowledge and skills, students will develop an expertise in policy related to their chosen problem that informs how they design and implement a strategy to impact policy to create positive social change, in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics. Prerequisite: SWRK 54000. Prerequisite(s): SWRK 54000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Summarize the theory and practice of the policy process at the local, state, and federal levels and apply strategies to find elected officials at all levels. 2. Examine the history of voting laws in the United States through a social justice lens. 3. Describe the role of social workers in voter engagement. 4. Explain the possible conflict between social work norms, ethics, values, and the diagnostic classification system. 5. Understand the theories that inform social policy analysis and action. 6. Find and evaluate existing policies that are relevant to social work practice. 7. Apply advocacy skills to proposed policy change. 8. Identify skills used by others in advocacy campaigns. 9. Discuss future directions in policy practice. View Class Schedule