SOC* 235 - Introduction to Social Welfare

Credit(s): 3
- On Campus and Online -

This course will introduce students to services and techniques used in providing social services. Emphasis will be placed on the historical development of social services, public and private agencies as social work providers, and research of services provided to individuals in need. Myths and factors about social welfare will be discussed as well as resources and solutions will also be examined. Students will study the relationship between helping efforts and the political and economic structures of society as they relate to social welfare policy. (Students enrolling in this course are required to conduct 25 hours of service learning. Please consult an academic advisor or program coordinator regarding service learning requirements.)
Formerly listed as SOC 230, not open to students who have successfully completed SOC 203.