SWKM 6050 - Advanced Policy and Programming

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Formal, written acceptance into the MSW program and SWKM 6256. Students must adhere to the required sequence of MSW coursework.

Corequisite(s): SWKM 6256

Description: This course is an advanced-level policy course in which students explore challenges confronting society with regard to national and global policy practice and advocacy. Students examine and critically analyze current social policies and trends and existing social service delivery systems. Emphasis is on the national and global impact of current policy, as well as programs upon minority and disenfranchised populations. Students examine evidence-based policy practice paradigms.