POVERTY AND SOCIAL WELFARE

SOCWORK 420

Course Description

Nature and dimensions of poverty in the U.S. Individual and social consequences of poverty. Historic and contemporary approaches. Poverty and social welfare policy and programs.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing and SOCWORK 206

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average

3.6

7.87% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.18% from Historical

A Rate

53.33%

83.22% from Historical

Class Size

-22.95% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Marah CURTIS

[email protected]

4.6

Rating

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