Description
Explores the profession?s social welfare system from a philosophical and historical basis and examines the characteristics of contemporary social welfare policy in the United States. Critically analyzes major social policies and identifies how international, federal, state, local, and agency-based policy influences social work practice and delivery. Examines strategies for changing policy with particular emphasis on social justice, human rights, and vulnerable populations. The course includes a mandatory policy-focused field day. Prerequisites: PSC 1510 and admission to the Social Work Program.