May 15, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SOWK 510 - Social Work and Social Welfare Policies and Programs

3 Credit Hours
Historic and contemporary contexts of social welfare. The profession’s distinctive mission, history, values and ethical standards, and multiple roles with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities are examined using local to international comparisons. Key professional competencies, diversity, justice, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice are emphasized. Organizational, community, and legislated policies related to social issues, problems, and client systems using local to international comparisons. Use of justice, power, social construction, and social work values and ethics in analyzing, influencing, developing, implementing, and advocating for policies and programs.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only. Minimum student level – graduate.



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