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SOCW Courses:
SOCW 6351 - Social Policy, Welfare, and Change

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(5 credits)

Students in this foundation course are provided with an overview of the professional social worker's role in the development, delivery, and implementation of social welfare policies, programs, and services in the U.S. The students explore the history of social welfare and current policies and programs, including those addressing poverty, healthcare (including mental health), child welfare, and disabilities. Students develop policy knowledge and skills to assist them in influencing policy development.

Pre-requisites

  • SOCW 6002
  • SOCW 6101