Social Policy and Advocacy in Social Work
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Social Policy
Defining social policy, its importance in social work, and the role of social workers in shaping policy

Module #2
Understanding Social Problems
Analyzing social problems, their causes, and consequences; importance of evidence-based practice

Module #3
History of Social Welfare Policy
Overview of social welfare policy development in the United States, key legislation, and milestones

Module #4
Theoretical Foundations of Social Policy
Exploring theoretical frameworks that inform social policy, including libertarian, liberal, and radical perspectives

Module #5
Poverty and Economic Inequality
Understanding the causes and consequences of poverty, and policy responses

Module #6
Healthcare Policy
Examining healthcare policy in the United States, including the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid

Module #7
Education Policy
Analyzing education policy, including No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act

Module #8
Child Welfare Policy
Examining policies related to child protection, foster care, and adoption

Module #9
Mental Health Policy
Understanding mental health policy, including the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Module #10
Substance Abuse Policy
Examining policies addressing substance abuse, including harm reduction and recovery-oriented systems

Module #11
Housing and Homelessness Policy
Analyzing policies addressing housing and homelessness, including affordable housing and rapid re-housing

Module #12
Immigration Policy
Understanding immigration policy, including DACA, sanctuary cities, and border control

Module #13
Criminal Justice Policy
Examining criminal justice policy, including sentencing reform, mass incarceration, and policing practices

Module #14
Advocacy in Social Work
Intro to advocacy, including types, strategies, and skills for effective advocacy

Module #15
The Policy-Making Process
Detailing the process of policy formation, including agenda-setting, policy adoption, and implementation

Module #16
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Developing skills in policy analysis and evaluation, including data collection and interpretation

Module #17
Community Organizing and Engagement
Strategies for community engagement, organizing, and mobilization for social change

Module #18
Lobbying and Legislative Advocacy
Tactics for effective lobbying and legislative advocacy, including building relationships with lawmakers

Module #19
Media and Communications in Advocacy
Using media and communications strategies to advance social policy goals

Module #20
Coalition Building and Partnerships
Building and maintaining effective coalitions and partnerships for advocacy and social change

Module #21
Advocacy Ethics and Values
Examining the ethical considerations and values that guide social work advocacy

Module #22
Social Policy and Social Justice
Exploring the intersection of social policy and social justice, including issues of power and oppression

Module #23
Global Social Policy
Analyzing social policy in a global context, including international human rights and development

Module #24
Real-World Applications of Social Policy and Advocacy
Case studies and examples of social policy and advocacy in practice

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Social Policy and Advocacy in Social Work career

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Social Policy and Advocacy in Social Work ( 25 Modules )

Social Policy and Advocacy in Social Work
( 25 Modules )