SW 338 - Social Welfare Policy and Services II

Institution:

Jackson State University

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Description:

Prerequisites: SW 200, 201, ECO 211, and PS 135. This course focuses on the policy formulation process and evaluates its components. The interaction and relationship between and among the pluralistic social, political, and economic systems and sub-systems of society are analyzed. Emphasis is placed upon the egalitarian and humanitarian values that contribute to mutual aid and social justice. Additionally, the course assesses the underlying factors that influence definitions of social problems needing private and/or public solutions. The role that human diversity plays in influencing the social welfare policy decision making and implementation processes is discussed. The scientific research process and its role in the policy arena are considered.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jsums.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 979-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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