SCWK 6902 03: Policy and Program Analysis

SCWK 6902 - Social Welfare Policy and Program Analysis

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 41250,

Credit hours: 3

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Dessalegn Guyo

Email: dnguyo@ysu.edu

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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.

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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.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/31 Due 9/2 at 11:59pm:
Week 1 Discussion Board - Reply
Week 1 Quiz
9/7 Due 9/8 at 11:59pm:
After Class Assignment: Who represents you?
Week 2 Quiz
9/14 Due 9/15 at 11:59pm:
After Class Assignment: Who is living in poverty?
Week 3 Quiz
9/21 Due 9/22 before 11:59:59pm:
Discussion Board Week 4 - Reply
Due 9/22 at 11:59pm:
Week 4 Quiz
9/28 Due 9/29 before midnight:
Week 5 Discussion Post - Reply
Due 9/29 at 11:59pm:
Week 5 Quiz
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
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
10/19 Due 10/20 before 11:59:40pm:
Discussion Board Week 8 - Reply
Due 10/20 at 11:59pm:
Week 8 Quiz
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
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
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
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
11/23 Due 11/24 at 11:59pm:
Week 13 Quiz
11/30 Due 12/1 before 11:59:42pm:
House Bill 135 - Reply
Due 12/2 at 11:59pm:
Self Assessment
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.