SW 7702 - Social Welfare Policy and Services I

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program.
This course provides the historical foundation and current overview of social welfare policy in the U.S. and the role of the social work profession. In addition, the course introduces major human service programs designed to increase the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. The course provides students with the background to understand current social welfare policy and services, the formulation, operations and impact on vulnerable populations. Different models for policy analysis are also presented.