SWK 410 Social Policy: Theory and Action

3 Credit(s) W W-III

The knowledge and skills needed for the macro component of generalist social work practice are the focus of this course. Skill in social welfare policy research analysis and evaluation is developed and students gain experience in preparing and presenting a policy position both orally and in writing. Students take this course concurrently with fieldwork in order to examine policy relevant to their field experience. Emphasis is placed on students’ ability to critique one’s own and others’ writing in social work policy development and analysis. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: SWK 361.
Co-requisite: SWK 404 or SWK 405.