SOWK 329 - Social Welfare and Social Policy

3 Credits
3 hours per week.

The Social Welfare and Social Policy course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the concept of social welfare as a broad field consisting of a variety of programs, policies, laws, institutions, and systems designed to provide for the general well-being of the entire population. The field of social welfare will be examined from a historical, as well as present day perspective, in order that the student may gain an understanding of the relationship between societal values, political and economic influences as well as frameworks that guide formulation and implementation of social welfare policies and programs. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of Blacks and other minority groups as architects, as well as systems change agents. Students are expected to critically analyze social policy and be able to discern when policies and programs present obstacles to the well-being of client populations. Must earn a “C” or higher in the course.

Prerequisite(s) ECON 211, SOCI 101 and SOWK 200 completed with grades of “C” or higher. Gateway course-Permission only by acceptance into the BSW Program.
Offered (FALL/SPRING)