SOCW 410 C - Social Welfare Pol and Svcs

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

Examination of social welfare within a historical context, addressing the economic, political, social and ideological influences that have shaped the social welfare system and programs. Critical study of the income maintenance system in the United States as a response to the problems of inequality of opportunity and income, poverty, and income security; consideration of alternative approaches with discussion of the social worker's role in the system. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

Special Instructions:

UNDERGRADUATE SECTION ONLY

Option 1

Course Level: Graduate

Credit: 3

Term(s): Fall