SCWK 6902 - Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 41250,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dessalegn Guyo
Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu
Course Description
6902. Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis. An historical perspective on the development of social problems as well as a critical analysis of social welfare institutions, programs, policy efforts, and services. Attention is given to the consequences of social and economic injustice and the effects that policy initiatives have upon vulnerable populations. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| Required | See Blackboard |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| 8/31 | Due 9/2 at 11:59pm: Week 1 Discussion Board - Reply Week 1 Quiz |
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| 9/7 | Due 9/8 at 11:59pm: After Class Assignment: Who represents you? Week 2 Quiz |
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| 9/14 | Due 9/15 at 11:59pm: After Class Assignment: Who is living in poverty? Week 3 Quiz |
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| 9/21 | Due 9/22 before 11:59:59pm: Discussion Board Week 4 - Reply Due 9/22 at 11:59pm: Week 4 Quiz |
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| 9/28 | Due 9/29 before midnight: Week 5 Discussion Post - Reply Due 9/29 at 11:59pm: Week 5 Quiz |
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| 10/5 | Due 10/6 at 11:59pm: Policy argument: Public Assistance Programs Due 10/6 before 11:59:07pm: Discussion Board Week 6 - Reply Due 10/6 at 11:59pm: Week 6 Quiz |
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| 10/12 | Due 10/13 before 11:59:52am: Discussion Board Week 7 - Reply Due 10/13 at 11:59pm: Week 7 Quiz Due 10/15 at 11:59pm: Midterm |
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| 10/19 | Due 10/20 before 11:59:40pm: Discussion Board Week 8 - Reply Due 10/20 at 11:59pm: Week 8 Quiz |
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| 10/26 | Due 10/27 before 11:59:46pm: Discussion Board Week 9 Due 10/27 at 11:59pm: Policy argument on Forensic Social Work Week 9 Quiz Due 10/28 before 5:21pm: Discussion Board Week 9 - Reply |
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| 11/2 | Due 11/3 at 11:59pm: Policy Argument: Foster Care Due 11/4 before 5:22:29pm: Discussion Board Week 10 - Reply Due 11/3 before 11:59:53pm: Discussion Board Week 10 Due 11/3 at 11:59pm: Week 10 Quiz |
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| 11/9 | Due 11/11 before 5:23:50pm: Discussion Board Week 11 - Reply Due 11/10 before 11:59:09pm: Discussion Board Week 11 Due 11/11 at 11:59pm: Week 11 Quiz |
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| 11/16 | Due 11/17 before 11:59:54pm: Discussion Board Week 12 Due 11/17 at 11:59pm: Week 12 Quiz Due 11/18 before 11:26:15pm: Discussion Board Week 12 - Reply |
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| 11/23 | Due 11/24 at 11:59pm: Week 13 Quiz |
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| 11/30 | Due 12/1 before 11:59:42pm: House Bill 135 - Reply Due 12/2 at 11:59pm: Self Assessment |
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| 12/7 | Due 12/7 before 3:07:06pm: Discussion 13 SNAP - Reply Due 12/8 at 11:59pm: Week 15 Quiz |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.