SL100
Introduction to Social Welfare
0.5 Credit
Hours per week:
- Lecture/Discussion: 3
This course provides an overview of Canada's social welfare system – its purpose, historical development, institutions, program delivery systems, and major policy debates. Students will critically examine how ideologies, social policies and programs impact the lived experience of different populations within contemporary Canadian society. The course provides students with increased understanding of contemporary civic issues and opportunities for engaged citizenship. (Online Learning only)
