SOWK 300 - Social Problems and the Development of Social Policy

3 credits.
The development of social policies in response to social problems is examined with a special emphasis on the impact of social injustices. The history of the relationship between social work practice and social policy development is explored. Students are encouraged to view social policy practice as a viable and bona fide multi system social work practice intervention. Analytic skills, interactional skills, political skills, and value-clarifying skills are primary skill areas that students build on in preparation for policy analysis and development.

Prerequisite(s): SOWK 201.
Corequisite(s): None.

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