Nov 07, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Catalog 2025-2026

SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy


Building on the foundation content of SW 570, this advanced course focuses on policy practice and advocacy. The effects of social policies on marginalized and vulnerable populations will be analyzed via goal versus policy outcomes. Students will learn the nature of the legislative policy-making process, coalition and interest groups, politics, lobbying, and advocacy skills and strategies. 

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: SW 570 ) AND (Restricted to MSW Students)]
Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 3