SOWK 375 - Social Welfare Policy And Services

Institution:

Walla Walla University

Subject:

Description:

Study of social welfare policy and its impact upon clients, social workers, and social services. Introduces students to the process of policy formulation and acquaints them with different frameworks for policy analysis. Includes a study of legislative advocacy, lobbying, and empowerment of clients through social and political action. Encourages student participation in local and national advocacy organizations that seek policy change to enhance client and social service functioning. Prerequisite: SOWK 266 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wallawalla.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-2615

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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