SWK 703 - Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Social Work and Social Welfare Policy

3 Credit(s) In this course, the history of social welfare policy and the profession of social work within the United States is interrogated, exploring the consequences of political decisions regarding how we take care of each other as a nation. Additionally, our current practices and policies regarding the rights and responsibilities of US citizens will be reviewed. This information will enable the student to become a knowledgeable critic, change agent, and formulator of state and national social welfare programs. 3 lecture hours.
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: SWK 700