SW 545 - Polit. Act. & Strat for Pro So

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

The course is offered by Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work. The course will include seminars and workshops taught by faculty from Simmons College GSSW, George Washington University, and George Mason University. Other speakers will include key leaders and advocates in policy and lobbying organizations, as well as professionals from the National Association of Social Workers. Classes are held in both Massachusetts and in Washington, D.C. The course is designed to help students learn, in depth, about the policy-making process at the federal level, and to develop skills for political action. Other goals include learning about the health care system in the United States and, specifically, the Medicaid Program. Travel and housing expenses are in addition to the course cost. After registering on AARC, students must also fill out an application and give a $100 deposit for these expenses by the due date and make the final payment according to the schedule on the application.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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