SWK 621 - Advanced Social Welfare Policy: Interdisciplinary Health Practice

This course studies the federal, state and the private organization of health and mental healthcare and financing, adressing the history, trends and shifts in relevant social policy. There will be an emphasis on social and health disparities and the role of the social worker as advocate to promote social equity and justice. The course focuses on policy practice geared toward helping oppressed and stigmatized individuals within a community context. Students will examine major policy legislation and how that relates to specific policy options for current community-oriented service delivery systems in collaborative models.

Prerequisites & Notes
Session cycle: Fall and Summer. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3