SW 820 (01) - Social Welfare Policy I

Social Welfare Policy I

Durham Health & Human Services::Social Work
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Class Size: 20 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Term 3 (01/23/2024 - 03/15/2024)
CRN:  51651
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
The aim of this course is to prepare students to act as informed human service professionals through a better understanding of social problems, social welfare policy, and the American social welfare system. Students are provided with an overview of the origins and development of social welfare policy in the United States, the political processes in our federal and state systems, and the values and ethics which shape our present social welfare system. The course also helps students examine ways they can influence policy formulation while advocating for human rights and social/economic justice.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed majors in section: SOCIAL WORK OL:: Social Work
Attributes:  Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors:  Sherri Simmons-Horton

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 3/15/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE