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SOWK 390 - Social Policy: Societal Response to Human Need

3 credits

Description
Builds on the foundation knowledge of social welfare and social work. Policy formulation processes are examined and students learn how to critically analyze existing and proposed policies in their historical context. The importance of research and program evaluation for policy development is highlighted.

Prerequisites
SOWK 240 and 252; PSCI 201 and 305; and ECON 100.

Note
Open to social work majors only.


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