SCWK 361 Social Policies and Programs
This course critically examines, from both historical and current perspectives, the U.S. social policies with a focus on the disproportionate social, economic and political implications for marginalized populations. The course also considers the parallel historical development of the profession of social work, including the ways in which it responded to social problems across key periods of social policy development. Students learn to use policy analysis tools to understand both how policy influences social work practice, and how social workers can influence social policy and negotiate policy changes.
Prerequisite
SOCI 101
Offered
Spring semester
Notes
Meets the general education upper division writing intensive requirement.