SWK5006 Social Policy and Planning in Human Services
Learners in this course focus on the origins, processes, and politics associated with contemporary American social policies intended to advance human rights and social justice. Learners examine the role of social workers in the leadership and creation of strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of myriad social policies, with particular attention given to cultural diversity. In addition, learners explore the relationship between social work values and social policies and integrate social work best practice standards. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program.