SW 7030 - Social Welfare Policies and Practice

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to describe and critically examine social welfare policies and understand their relevance to the delivery of social services through the practice of social work. The course examines social welfare policies, institutions and programs and the development of the profession of social work historically, conceptually, and ideologically. Students become familiar with basic issues, concepts, values, terminology, frameworks and ethical issues that defines the social welfare policy that influences their ability to work with diverse groups and marginalized populations. In addition, students will be exposed to the social welfare policy contributions to both oppression and social justice and how the practice of social work can serve to support and/or influence appropriate policy change at micro and macro levels.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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