SWK 5700 Social Work Policy Analysis and Advocacy

3 Hours

This course prepares students to actively practice policy analysis and advocacy through an exploration of theory, and the introduction and exercise of policy practice. The course calls students to develop a case-level, program-level and macro-level policy advocacy orientation. Through a deeper exploration of theory, knowledge and skills associated with professional social work advocacy, students will develop an expertise in policy related to their professional interests that informs the design and implementation of strategies to impact policy, in accordance with the National Association of Social Worker’s Code of Ethics.