SWK 210 - Social Welfare

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the concepts, history, and development of social welfare, social welfare institutions and social policy within the United States. The course is designed to prepare students to systematically analyze social problems and to gain understanding of the social welfare system in the U.S. The evolution, and current status, of the profession of social work is described as it interfaces with social welfare development, policies and practices. The role of discrimination, oppression and inequality in the establishment and implementation of social welfare policies and services is also explored. Social problems of ongoing concern including poverty, health care, and rural issues are highlighted and gaps in policies and programs especially as they link to social and economic justice, diversity, populations at risk and social work ethics and values are assessed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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