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History of Social Welfare

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the historical development of social welfare provision in the United States from the colonial era to the present. The social economic, political, and cultural trends of society at large provide the context for both the identification of human service needs and the development of strategies to accommodate these needs throughout various historical periods. Particular attention is given to the interplay between historical context and changes in values, attitudes and policies. Recurring issues such as a private vs. state-based provision, determination of 'the needy', and the impact of gender, class, race/ethnicity and economic change on social welfare ideas and practices will be considered.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

REMOTE

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Asgedet Stefanos

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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