SW 610 - Adv Social Policy & Services

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

This course prepares students to understand and apply social work values, ethics, and standards to the social policy process across multiple fields of practice (e.g. aging, child welfare, and mental health). Students will identify barriers to social and economic justice at the local, state, federal and international levels, and develop advocacy skills necessary to improve the quality of life for individuals, groups, communities, and organizations. Students will understand and utilize the legislative process to enhance service delivery, and demonstrate knowledge about the various funding sources associated with public and not-for-profit service providers. Prerequisite: SW 510

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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