Introduction to Social Welfare Policies and Services

Catalog description

SOWK 1403. Introduction to Social Welfare Policies and Services. (TCCN SOCW 2361) An overview of U.S. social welfare policies, programs, and service systems within historical, social, political, and cultural contexts. Students examine how social problems are defined and addressed through various policy and service responses. Social science approaches are used to analyze the development, structure, and impact of social welfare systems and to explore the relationship between social policy and social work practice. This course and its learning objectives are required for CSWE accreditation. Satisfies Social & Behavioral Sciences Core (80). Co-requisite: SOWK 1411 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.