Description

Overview:

In this syllabus from Fall 2022, Dr. Joan Groessl provides bibliographic citations and annotations for resources used in place of a traditional textbook. These resources include a combination of freely available resources; research, articles, and chapters supplied by the UWGB Libraries; and fair use of traditionally copyrighted materials.

Course topics include: Defining Social Welfare & Its Orientation; Defining Social Policy; Social Welfare Policy in the US ; Social Policy & Social Justice; US Legislative Structure; Race, Discrimination & Oppression in Policy; Understanding Approaches to Poverty; Focus on Women, Children, & Families; Focus on Health Care; Focus on Mental Health & Substance Abuse; Policy Directions: Criminal Justice, Child Welfare, Housing & Accessibility, Food Insecurity, Climate, Aging; International Connections

Subject:

Social Work

Level:

College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Syllabus

Author:

Joan Groessl

Provider:

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Date Added:

08/19/2024