SSW 5005: Analysis of Social Welfare Policy and Social Service Delivery Systems

Provides a critical analysis of the historical roots of American social welfare policy, the formulation of policy, and the economic and political determinants of contemporary policy development. Examination and analysis of the inter-relationship between social welfare policy, the service delivery systems, and practice implications for private and public agencies and programs. Also includes the examination of international issues in social welfare policy and social service delivery. Students will analyze and apply the results of policy research relevant to social service delivery; understand and demonstrate policy practice skills in regard to economic, political and organizational systems; use them to influence, formulate, and advocate for policy consistent with social work values, and identify financial, organizational, administrative, and planning processes required to deliver social services. Required course for students in the M.S.W. program. Formerly offered as BASC 5350.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring 2027, Fall 2026

Campuses

Hartford, Stamford

Requirements

Open to Social Work MSW and non-degree students.

Spring 2027 sections

Taught by Rachel Schwartz.

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Fall 2026 sections

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