SWO 504 - Social Welfare Policy I

This introductory policy course provides an overview of the history of social welfare as well as an introduction to current social policy issues and dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on historical continuities in analyzing the American system of social welfare provision and lack of provision. Open to non-matriculated graduate students. Open to matriculated MSW students only. Non-matriculated students request to take this course, space permitting, by contacting the MSW Program Coordinator.

Prerequisite(s): Prior or concurrent enrollment in SWO 501.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Social Work