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SOWK 2900 - Social Welfare Policy

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the history and philosophy of social welfare policy and the basic process of policy development. Students develop effective professional writing skills by applying a conceptual framework to analyze and evaluate policies and their consequences on clients and communities.

Prerequisite: SOWK 1000  

Advanced Coursework: ADV
General Education - Competencies:
  • GCIW: Intensive Writing






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