SOCW 281 - Social Welfare Policies and Social Justice

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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

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Description:

(3 Hrs) This course explores issues of social justice, social policy formation, implementation and outcomes. It examines what is meant by "social justice" within cultural and global contexts and explores a variety of social policies that impact human well being. The course further examines collective responses to social problems such as poverty, physical and mental illness, disabilities, discrimination and oppression. Policies also addressed include those thatimpact children, women, diverse and oppressed populations and the elderly. Students are encouraged to examine concepts related to social responsibility, justice, and social action as they pertain to social policy critique and development. Spring Prerequisite: SOCW 185

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sf.edu

Phone Number:

(260) 399-7700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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