SW 6240 - Social Policies and Programs: Advocacy and Analysis for Justice

This is the second of two required 3-credit courses in the Macro sequence of the MSW Program. Successful completion of the first course in the sequence is required. This course develops social workers’ knowledge of social policies and programs that affect individuals and communities, with a focus on federal and state provisioning to support impoverished and marginalized populations. Students examine various phases of policy development, and practice skills related to advocacy and policy analysis.