SW 400 - Social Welfare Policy:Theory and Practice

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University of Pikeville

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The course is an advanced course in social policy for students who have already obtained a basic understanding of the history and philosophy of the social work profession and its interrelatedness to the development of social welfare, as well as a foundational knowledge base of historical and contemporary patterns of social service provision This course emphasizes policy practice The first part of the course focuses on the analysis of social programs, policies, and of the policy making process at all levels. The second part of the course will be devoted to the development of the knowledge and skills related to advocacy, such as media relations, community organizing and coalition building, lobbying methods, campaign strategies, position taking, and proposal development An important focus of the course is to identify and understand the impact of a wide range of social policies on social work clients and the human service delivery system within a social justice framework with specific attention given to rural, Appalachian clients and service delivery The course content reflects the interdisciplinary efforts of the social, political, legal, economic, and administrative processes involved in policymaking at all levels Required of all social work majors and open to others Prerequisites: SW 220 and ENG 112 or ENG 115.

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3.00

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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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