Taught By:
Barrett Bonella
Professor, Bachelor of Social Work Program Director
Social Work and Gerontology
Weber State University
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Motivation for Teaching Social Action:
Helping student become more effective advocates.
Course Description:
The history, mission, philosophy, and human service aspects used in the development of social work/gerontology as a profession will be covered. Examples of social, public, and social welfare policy will be identified and studied. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation, professional organizations, and membership organizations will assist in review of lobby, funding and implementation practices used in meeting human service needs. Methods for the political and organizational analysis of processes and policy will be covered.