MSW 6500 - Social Policy and Social Work Practice

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description: An examination of the major political issues faced by social work as a profession. Examples of challenges and related social, public and social welfare policies will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, as well as professional, membership, and international organizations will assist in review of lobbying, funding, development, and implementation strategies used in the support of clinical social work practice and meeting human service needs. Methods for political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be discussed.
Pre-requisite(s): Formal admission to the MSW program.

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