By questioning about what and whether a nation would or should be done for the needy population, the leading objectives of this course are to prepare undergraduate students to:
(1)develop basic knowledge of social welfare policy and its importance in social service arena;
(2)account for major conflicts and controversies around social welfare issues;
(3)familiar with various social welfare policies and argue with the professional, client's, or governmental stance;
(4)ensure the prospect of social welfare policies for service practice; and,
(5)explore the possibility of policy amendment, alternative options and reforms through the historical, social, economic, and political analysis.

By questioning about what and whether a nation would or should be done for the needy population, the leading objectives of this course are to prepare undergraduate students to:
(1) develop basic knowledge of social welfare policy and its importance in social service arena;
(2) account for major conflicts and controversies around social welfare issues;
(3)familiar with various social welfare policies and argue with the professional, client's, or governmental stance;
(4) ensure the prospect of social welfare policies for service practice; and,
(5)Explore the possibility of policy amendment, alternative options and reforms through the historical, social, economic, and political analysis.

This course is aimed at providing undergraduate students with a historical, social and descriptive synthesis on the current social welfare scene. The major emphasis is on the introduction and analysis of current issues of social welfare policies, and their trends and prospects to social welfare services

This course is aimed at providing undergraduate students with a historical, social and descriptive synthesis on the current social welfare scene. The major emphasis is on the introduction and analysis of current issues of social welfare policies, and their trends and prospects to social welfare services

(1) As indicated in each individual unit.
(2) Handouts and other needed materials will be announced in the class.

(1) As indicated in each individual unit.
(2) Handouts and other needed materials will be announced in the class.