SOWK 340 - Poverty and Social Welfare

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines the array of social welfare programs from the New Deal to the present as expressions of American values. Uses selected issues such as public welfare, abuse and neglect, day care or homelessness as case illustrations for review of issues of policy development, effectiveness and contemporary trends. Special attention is paid to the experience of social program recipients. Prereq: SOCI 100 or any Self & Society course

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcla.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 662-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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