SOCW344L - Social Welfare: Policies and Analysis

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course surveys the evolution of major social-welfare programs and analyzes recent government responses to social-welfare needs in the United States. Emphasis is placed on analysis of and alternatives to current social-welfare policies and programs. Content includes: social welfare as a right or principle, models of government programs, social-welfare structures, and social insurance. Course content is enriched by a concurrent field education experience.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 101L, SOCW 230L