SW 307
Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy
Section: 003

Course Description

This course introduces students to the processes by which social welfare policies are developed and implemented as well as the ways in which people can intervene to affect these processes. Students have the opportunity to review recent developments in national and state social welfare policies and programs in major areas such as poverty, welfare, social security, housing, health and mental health care, and child welfare. The course focuses on the development of students' policy analysis and advocacy skills.

GEP

Social Sciences GEP Course

Fall 2026


Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 17, 2026
Classes End:
December 1, 2026
Location:
00125 1911 Building
Class Days:
M
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
4:15pm

Course Information

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Requirement: Junior Standing