SCWK8805 · Social Work
School of Social Work
| Term | Evaluations | Course rating | Instructor rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Spring 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Spring 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Spring 2022 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Spring 2021 | 1 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Spring 2020 | 4 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
One of 4 courses that meets advanced policy requirement. This course focuses on a critical examination of alternatives in formulating, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs in the area of family and children's services. Students will be informed about specific policies impacting children and families in the U.S., critically analyze how policies impact child and family well-being, and explore methods of advocating for effective policy development. Specific policy issues explored in the course include family legislation; welfare reform; balancing work and family; housing and homelessness; family and domestic violence; maternal, child, and family health; education; juvenile justice; cultural issues; immigration/refugees; and approaches in other nations.
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