TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL WELFARE
Topics will vary, reflecting current issues and trends in social justice, social welfare, and social work.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of contemporary social welfare issues Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Examine social work theories and approaches related to topic area Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Think critically about societies and the larger global community Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Advance human rights and social and economic justice Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of contemporary social welfare issues Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Examine social work theories and approaches related to topic area Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Think critically about societies and the larger global community Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Advance human rights and social and economic justice Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027