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): Prerequisites for Social Work majors: SWK 203 and SWK 322, EC 231 or 323, and POS 200 or POS 250. Also recommended for Human Service minors, for whom the prerequisite is SWK 203. Students who have received credit for SOC 373 may not receive credit for SWK 373. (Cross-listed with SOC 373.)