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This course provides an overview of social issues and social welfare as a response to human needs. Emphasis is placed on systems that assist individuals, families, communities, and diverse and at-risk populations to increase resiliency. Attention is paid to the unique role of government and other public entities in the provision of resources to work toward social and economic justice.

Principles and methods of research on human behavior. Scientific method as an approach to problem identification, analysis, and solution. How to evaluate methods and findings. How to design studies relevant to a given problem.