SW 220 - Development of Social Welfare

Institution:

University of Pikeville

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Description:

A survey and analysis of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces which have influenced the development of social welfare policies in the United States The impact of these policies on various populations-at-risk is examined with special attention given to the impact of specific social welfare policies on the Appalachian region and its people Course includes an examination of the role of the social work profession in the development of social welfare policy Course also includes a discussion of contemporary social welfare policy and its impact on generalist social work practice Required of social work majors and open to others Prerequisites or corequisites: 3 hours in PSY and 3 hours in SOC; recommended that SOC 221 to be taken prior or concurrently.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upike.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 218-5250

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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