SW 3500 - Social Wel & Policy Devel

Institution:

Weber State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

The history, mission, philosophy and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GERT 101 and GERT 1010 and SOWK 101 and SOWK 1010 and SOWK 130 and SW 1010

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.weber.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 626-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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