SWA 211 - Encountering Poverty: Concepts/Interventions for Social Workers (3)

This course examines the causes and consequences of poverty. The course examines poverty through an exploration of its causes, theory, policy strategies for its amelioration and practice implications. Students will learn the terminology and analyze the philosophical, spiritual, conceptual, and theoretical frameworks utilized by diverse agents to understand and address poverty. The course investigates the impact of poverty on single individuals, families, minorities and vulnerable populations. Specific interventions are explored and analyzed. The goal of this course is to develop social work professionals who understand the problem of poverty from a variety of disciplines, understand key concepts and be prepared to intervene regardless of area of practice.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring