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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SOWK 558 - Legislative Advocacy and Political Social Work

3 Credit Hours
Concentration elective course focusing on the political process and the importance of lobbying and political action as tools for advanced advocacy and political action. Provides experiential opportunities to participate in the legislative arena by following state legislation, meeting with legislators, attending committee hearings and interfacing with lobbyists. Students are expected to critically assess and participate in professional political social work activities. Using the framework of evidenced-based practice and critical thinking students will track current legislation and review literature to prepare for their experience.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 510, 512, 513, 519, 522, 537, 538, 539 and 543 or 544.
Comment(s): Advanced Standing satisfies prerequisites.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate students only. Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Non-MSSW students may register with consent of instructor.



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