SWK 304 - Social Welfare in Comparative Perspective

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

Analysis of ways in which different societies respond to human needs and risks to human well being. Emphasizing the importance of a society's fundamental values in determining social welfare policies, programs and practices, this course compares and contrasts social welfare in the United States with that of Canada, Mexico, and other nations. International social work and the relationship between global interdependence and social work are introduced and examined. This course is both writing intensive and one in which writing is an integral/intrinsic part of the learning process. This course meets the advanced writing requirements for the Social Work Department. Approved AWR. (Spring). Prerequisites: SWK260, social work major.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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