SWK 442 - Social Welfare Policies

Credit Hours: 3

Reviews the historical development and philosophical basis of social work’s response to those in need and of social welfare policy. Examines the current welfare system to enable students to develop beginning practice skills in the construction, analysis, and implementation of social welfare policy at local, state, and national levels. Prepares students to effectively utilize social policy as a generalist social worker. Minimum C for social work majors. Prior completion of SWK 281; POL 213 or POL 214; and ECN 101, ECN 221, or ECN 222 are highly recommended for success in this course.