SCWK 611 - School Social Work Adv Policy

This course is an Advanced MSW course, building on the knowledge and skills from SCWK 510, Social Welfare Policy Analysis, and SCWK 600, Introduction to School Social Work. It is the second of three required courses necessary to apply for the school social work certification through the Michigan Department of Education. The course emphasizes the role of policy advocacy for social workers in school settings and clinical practice. It includes the evaluation of social policy, knowledge of legal and ethical standards, federal and state special education law and methods for policy change, and the development of effective social policy with an emphasis on political processes as it relates to school social work. Typically offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Level: GR
Credit Hours: 3

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Department: SCWK