SOC 209 - Introduction to Social Policy and Welfare

This course provides an overview of the development of and social policies for social welfare and assistance in the United States and abroad. A number of socially relevant topics will be discussed, including types of social welfare systems, public attitudes about social welfare policies, intersections of race, class and gender in social policy. In addition, there is discussion about the social work profession and private and non-profit sector social agencies.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours