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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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SOCW 222 - Social Welfare: Emergence of the Social Services

Credits: 3

This course explores the philosophical and historical evolution of the American social welfare system. Course content covers public and voluntary efforts to deal with poverty and other social problems. Content addresses theories of political influence on social change. Content on social justice, oppression, discrimination, spirituality, and diversity are included. Open to all students.

Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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