SW 434 - Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Institution:

Chadron State College

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Examines theories on the development of public social welfare policy in the United States and explores the mechanisms and methods that sustain discrimination and oppression within policy processes. Examines historical content, process, political-economic, comparative and constructivist models of policy analysis and applies these models to national and global social welfare issues for at-risk populations. Students complete a policy analysis of a national policy with local relevance, recommend proposed changes and identify strategies for changing social welfare policies and practices. Pre- or Co-requisite: S W 433.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csc.edu

Phone Number:

(308) 432-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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