SOC 2310 - Societal Responses to Human Needs Public and Private

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Fall Semester Focuses on the development of the context of social welfare in American society. The course introduces students to social welfare concepts, policies, and organizations through the study of historical developments in our service delivery system. It provides an over- view of laws, entitlement programs, and services in relation to social needs, problems, and goals. The role of social work as a profession within the social welfare system and its relationship to other systems in the community at large are explored. In addition, the political, economic, and social context of policy evolution will be critically examined. Prerequisite: Any 1000-level Sociology course

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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