Social Welfare Policy and Human Services will examine the public process used to develop social welfare policy.
Attention is given to exploring the rationale and political aspects of public policy.
The history of social welfare policy in the United States is reviewed as well as key decisions that have impacted on social welfare. The course will also examine how grass roots organizations have successfully and unsuccessfully influenced policy. Building upon the theoretical foundation of social welfare policy making, using the case study approach, students will examine contemprary welfare policy in the United States. Barbara Seater , is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Chairperson of the Department of Social Sciences and Human Services. She has taken graduate courses in the field of social work from the University of Southern California, University of Missouri and the University of Iowa.