Social Welfare Policies and Services

3 units

Presents a historical view of social work practice and explores historical and contemporary developments in social welfare policies within the U.S. social welfare system. Students gain insights into how political and social conditions, as well as values and ideologies influence the articulation of social problems, the policy development process, and the implementation of social welfare policies. Students also acquire skills to comprehend the impact of these changes in the lives of marginalized populations.