Social Work Policy

Catalog description

This course examines social work policy practice and the role of social workers. It introduces students to the historical development of social welfare policy and frames the social policy practice from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens. Students will gain knowledge of major social issues and challenges facing societies. Policy analysis will include an exploration of ethical considerations and dilemmas involved in social policy decision-making. Intersectionality is examined as it relates to social welfare policies and marginalized and historically oppressed communities. Through simulated learning, students build policy practice skills.