SWRK 405 Analysis and Change of Social Welfare Policies

This social work course focuses on current social policy practices and its intended and unintended effects on client populations. Student will attain competency in policy analysis and policy change methods. Students will engage in a critical review of policies and develop advocacy skills to advance socially and economically just policies.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid and online), Winter (in-person/hybrid and online), and Summer (in-person/hybrid)

Prerequisites - SWRK 315
Restriction by Major - Social Work [BSW]
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

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Course History -
Change to course description 05/2025, effective Fall 2025; Change to prerequisite 1/2017, effective Fall 2017; Major Restriction updated 8/2014; Change to description 10/2013, effective Winter 2014; 4/2009, effective Fall 2010

Social Work

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