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Recent times have proved to be a period of increasing rapid change that have impacted on the well being of the people in different nations and states in developing countries in particular. The above phenomenon have created a need for extra conceptualization on social policy thought that can lead to the enactment of Adhoc social policies that can provide answers to contemporary social problems and in contemporary times. This course further develops the analytical and political skills needed by social work professionals and practitioners to effectively address the multiple and complex social issues affecting communities, organizations, planning and administration. Students are exposed to advanced policy analysis skills such as fiscal analysis of government budgets and legislative analysis. The course explores the different ways in which social policies are made and implemented at each level of government, and ways in which analysis can be used by administrators, community and organizational practitioners to affect purposeful change.
COURSE AIM
This course builds on basic policy skills and research principles from foundation year courses by applying them to questions of policy suitability and effectiveness.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course unit, students will be able to:
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