SOCWK 5110 Social Welfare Policy, Service, and Delivery

In this generalist course students will study the historical development of social welfare policies, services, and institutions and address contemporary policy and service delivery issues from a national and global perspective. The social, political, and value systems that create policies are studied and assessed for the preservation of civil, political, environmental, social and cultural rights of all humans. A systems perspective is taught which focuses on the relationship between policy, services, and institutions at the local, state, and federal levels. Students will explore oppressive structural barriers and their impact on service delivery and effectiveness to address human well-being. Students will use their knowledge of social work micro, mezzo, and macro theories in analyzing the creation and implementation of policies.

Pre or Corequisite(s): SOCWK 5000 History of Social Work.