ADVSTD Cult Div Soc Wel Pol Pr.

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This course provides generalist practice students with the historical evolutionary background of social policy, and current policy practice approaches in social welfare services, organizations and communities. The course introduces the value-based role of social workers as advocates and change agents in policy formulation, in social and economic justice methods, and in legislative, community and organizational arenas. The course introduces and emphasizes the application of socio-behavioral intervention models and analytical frameworks for assessing program organizational and policy efficacy. Prerequisite(s): N/A Co-Requisite(s): SOWK 607 , 608 & 610.