SW 201 - Introduction to Social Welfare Policy and Services I

Institution:

Jackson State University

Subject:

Description:

This course acquaints students with the historical development of social welfare; its philosophical and value base; and contemporary social welfare policies, programs and services in the United States. The course provides a multicultural perspective for understanding issues of discrimination and oppression in relation to social welfare systems. It provides students with a global perspective which enables them to better understand the social welfare system in this country. Finally, the course provides an understanding of key social welfare concepts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.jsums.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 979-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.