SWRK 422 - Social Welfare Policy Analysis,Democratic Citizenship,and Generalist Practice

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Union College - New York

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Description:

This course begins with an ecological examination of fundamental policy questions arising within the social welfare system and consideration of the role of citizenship and social responsibility in that system. Then students will be expected to develop a range of policy practice skills to infl uence public policy development within legislative, administrative, community, political, and economic arenas. Students will learn advocacy skills and how to utilize social and economic justice principles in addressing social welfare needs of at-risk regional populations. Prerequisites: PLSC 360, BHSC 245, BIOL 111, SOCI 131, PSYH 200, PSYH 332, SWRK 200, HUMN 214-P, SWRK 232, SWRK 310, SWRK 320, SWRK 335.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.union.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 388-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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