Subject Code
SOCW
Course Number
2362
Course Long Title
Social Welfare: Legislation and Services
Course Description
SOCW 2362. SOCIAL WELFARE: LEGISLATION AND SERVICES (3-0-3)
This course offers a historical and contemporary examintation of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study). Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1. 44.0701
This course offers a historical and contemporary examintation of legislation and resulting programs, policies, and services in the context of the social welfare system in the United States. Special attention is given to the political, economic, environmental, and social conditions that prompted the development of legislation to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Societal responses to legislation are also considered. (SOCW 2362 is included in the Social Work Field of Study). Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M1. 44.0701
CIP Code
44.0701 - Social Work