SOCW 434 - Social Welfare Issues and Policies

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Southern Adventist University

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Description:

Prerequisites: MATH 215; SOCW 212; PLSC 254 or ECON 213. A study of contemporary issues and policies that influence the delivery of social services. Course requirements include an analysis of organizational, local, state, national, and international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery, lobbying efforts with local and national elected officials, and interactions with community residents and stakeholders. Students will understand and implement change for the best interest of stakeholders and advocate for policies consistent with social work values. A social welfare policy study tour to Washington, DC or the State Capitol is required to complete the course. Lab fee 14 will be assessed for this course. (Fall)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southern.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 236-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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