This
course is a descriptive review of social welfare programs and service
delivery systems. Includes a study of the functions of social welfare
in society, the influences of policies on program implementation,
and gaps in services for particular populations. The impact of poverty,
inequality, historical and political oppression, social and economic
oppression are examined on the state and federal level with particular
attention to the local border region. The course includes a substantial
writing component. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in SOCW 2361. Admission to pre-major.