HMSV 2110 - Poverty and Social Welfare

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Poverty and Social Welfare is a course providing students with an understanding of the relationship between poverty, discrimination, and economics. Students will gain a perspective of the institutional forces that impact the vulnerable populations of society. Student will learn the history behind the development of social welfare and social services in United States, as well as understand how social welfare policies affect the delivery of social services from a state and federal level. Student will show development in the areas of social services ideologies, values, and ethics. TAG # OSS030 UG OSS030

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take ENGL 1030 .

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Commentary, worksheets, tests throughout the semester – Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and development of social welfare and of social services in the United States.	Reviewed in lecture and graded in exam.
2. Identify the role of current federal and state social policy in the delivery of social services.	Reviewed in lecture and graded in exam. Activity related to reading and interrupting the OAC vs. federal law.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ideologies, values and ethics that form the foundation of social services.	Review of the NOHS and NASW Ethical Standards. Ethical Dilemma activity, assignment, and exams.
4. Identify the financial, organizational and administrative structures that influence the delivery of social services.	Research paper and presentation; textbook activities, and exams
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the fields of practice and populations served in social services.	Research paper and Presentation; textbook activities, and exams.
6. Identify and discuss forms and mechanisms of poverty, oppression and discrimination and how these impact social services.	Assessment tools- Research paper and Presentation; textbook activities, and exams.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of human diversity issues in the development and delivery of social services with emphasis on empowering at-risk and vulnerable populations.	Diversity activity, Research paper and Presentation; textbook activities, and exams.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link