SWK 203 - Social Welfare and Policy II

Credits: 3

This course will analyze the historical development of Social Welfare from 1935 to the present. Policies will be analyzed in regard to public treatment of people within all social class boundaries and for people who are considered vulnerable within society. Students will analyze the role of government toward social policies. Students will learn advocacy procedures in dealing with governments at the local, state, and national level as well as furthering developing their social work practice skills when working in a welfare setting.

Theory: 3
Prerequisites: PSY 101, SOC 101, SWK 101, SWK 102