Program Overview

Social Policy - SOWK 2040

Course Description

Study social policy and its relationship to and impact on social work. Discuss social policy concepts and apply them to a variety of Canadian policy issues and societal trends. Examine the benefits and disadvantages of established social policies from the perspectives of marginalized groups.

Course Details

Course Code

SOWK2040

Credits

3

Format and Length

• Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

• POLS 1010
• SOWK 2023

Restricted to

• Social Work

Delivery Method

• In person: This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Schedule

Edmonton

• Winter: Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026
  • Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • Class: 11294
    • Section: A01
    • Open Studies: No
  • Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
    • Class: 11295
    • Section: A02
    • Open Studies: No

Admission Criteria

• To take this course, you must be enrolled in Social Work.

Application Guide

• Read our application guide and apply now.

Acknowledgement

• We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty.