SWK 320 - Social Welfare Policy: History, Philosophy, and Current Policies

Credit Hour(s): 3
The first course of a two-part policy sequence designed to provide an introduction to the understanding and appraisal of social welfare policies and programs in the U.S., and the historical and contemporary forces – political, social, and economic – that have shaped their development. 3 Credit(s).

This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of “C” or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of “C” or higher in this course unless he or she earns a “C” or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Prerequisite(s): SWK 201, and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process; ENG 102 with a grade of “C” or higher. SWK 201 and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
Course Session Cycle: FA