SOWK 410

Examines social policies that affect diverse populations, including Indigenous communities. Students learn how policy development is shaped by a range of processes and stakeholders, including politicians, corporations, news media, and social workers. The role of the social worker in influencing the development of policy that promotes social justice is also examined. -- Prerequisite -- Admission into the BSW program and SOWK 330 and SOWK 392, or permission of the School of Social Work and Human Services. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: Note: Effective July 8, department approval is required.