SOWK 410 - Social Work Policy Practice

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines various aspects of social welfare policy. Includes the history, politics, economics, culture, and ethics of social policy as related to the social work profession. Utilizing critical thinking skills, students engage in policy analysis to explore the reciprocal interconnectedness of policy, the social service delivery system and social work practice. Students explore a social issue, policy, or need, collect data, and formulate a policy proposal. Students learn to evaluate the outcome of their proposed policy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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