SWKM 5450 - Social Policy Analysis

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Formal acceptance into the MSW Program. Students must adhere to the Sequential Coursework Policy and Advising Snapshots as outlined on the MSW Program website.

Corequisite(s): SWKM5400 and SWKM5425

Description: Current social policies are examined in this course. The influence of current and historical contexts on policy formation will be examined and integrated into policy analysis. The impact of United States social welfare policies will be understood by applying four key analysis lenses: historical, economic, political and social. The impact of social welfare policies on diverse groups are examined and implications for future policies are explored.