SW 510 - Social Policy & Services

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

This course provides an overall introduction to social welfare policies in relation to social work practice. Students gain an understanding of the historical and philosophical background of social welfare policies and the social work profession. Important issues in social policy formulation and models of policy analysis are presented. The impact of social policies on diverse populations such as ethnic minorities, children, women, the poor, and other oppressed groups is examined. The course also focuses on the concept of social justice as it relates to welfare policy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: admission to the program.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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