SWK 859 - Political Action and Health Care Advocacy for Social Workers

3 Credit(s) This elective course in political action and legislative advocacy contains both classroom and experiential components, including three classes at Salem State University and an intensive week of study in Washington, D.C. The course focuses on a selected public health care policy or program which is known to respond to the critical health care needs of at-risk populations.
Prerequisites: SWK 702 & SWK 703. Course instructor will determine eligibility in consultation with Program Coordinator.