Topics will include the various facets of American social welfare systems, including political, economic and social structures. An understanding of poverty in the United States will be achieved, as well as the strategies to empower those affected by poverty. SW 302 - Social Policy Process of policy formation including various components of American social welfare policy such as political and economic influences are analyzed. I Focuses on integration of the individual's biological, psychological, social and cultural systems from birth through middle adulthood. Ecological and social systems approaches study the person in environment.
Perspective considers reciprocal impact of the individual on the environment.
Studies effect of human diversity on behavior in social situations. Effect of human diversity on behavior in social situations is studied. I Introduction to generalist social work practice to explore basic knowledge, values and skills required for a professional practitioner. Role play is integral part of classroom experience. Practice II Students are introduced to generalist social work practice on micro, mezzo and macro levels.