SWK 373 - Social Policy

3 credit hours
An introduction to the study of social policy, with emphases on 1) how social policy influences the lives of citizens and clients, 2) how social policy influences the practice of social work, and 3) the resulting responsibilities of social work to try to influence social policy. Non-majors are allowed to take this course with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): For Social Work majors: SWK 203 and 322 (with grades of C or better), EC 231 or 232, and POS 200 or 250. Also recommended for Human Service minors, for whom the prerequisite is SWK 203.