SWRK 4020 - Social Work Practice:Policy Analysis and Organizational Context

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Western Michigan University

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Description:

This course combines conceptual analysis and training in practice skills. It focuses on the effects of social policy and organizational context on social work practice. It examines the basic process of policy development and the relationship between policy, ideology, and values. It pays particular attention to the impact of social policy on human service organizations, analyzing the effects of specific policies on workers, clients, and organizational structure and goals. It helps students develop skills for effective functioning in the organizational environment including organizational change and utilization of organizational resources for effective service delivery. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SWRK 4010, ECON 2010, and PSCI 2000. Corequisite: SWRK 4110. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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