Home-based and managed mental health care have accelerated the expansion of a style of social work practice that is not only time sensitive, but also responsive to helping clients set and achieve observable goals. Special offering varying with faculty expertise and student interest. Course title and content may change from term to term. Serves as the basis for specialized knowledge in planning and policy issues for students interested in health care policy issues and options. Students are introduced to the historical development of health care and the policies that guide it on the national, state, and local levels.
Special emphasis is given to the effect of planning and policy issues on service delivery.