SOWK 556 - SocWelfare Policy II

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines models of policy analysis and application of models to social welfare issues and problems. This graduate level course emphasizes the contextual factors contributing to social issues, service delivery, and resource allocation. Examines the various social, economic, and political forces that influence policy development, policy implementation, and program delivery. Opportunities for integrating knowledge in the field education setting are stressed with a primary focus on recognizing social problems, populations at risk, and the ways that legislative and political processes shape policy issues. Instructional methods may include but are not limited to presentations, experiential learning activities and discussion boards, online activities, synchronous and asynchronous lectures.

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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