HH 240 - Social Problems and Policy

This course provides a study of social problems and the policies that address them. Topics include identification of how current legislation impacts human services delivery, how public and private values impact legislation and interpretation of policy, how sociopolitical issues impact service delivery and the development of the profession, identification of resources to address and impact policy, and introduction to laws that govern the profession. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisites: HH 110 Introduction to Health and Human Services. Corequisites: None.