Social Policy Area of Emphasis

One example of an area of emphasis is in Social Policy. 

Below are the requirements and steps to follow for students interested in declaring a Social Policy Area of Emphasis:

  1. Choose the Nonprofit and Public Management (NPM) Concentration (note that you are interested in social policy)
  2. Take 3 courses related to social policy
    1. SWPS II (required course) counts as one of the three courses
    2. 2 electives
      1. SW currently offers one policy elective : Policy Perspectives on Poverty and Inequality
        1. Usually offered in the spring semester
        2. Open to all students who have taken SWPS I
      2. Any other graduate-level policy-related course in the University or affiliated institutions – see attached list of courses across the University
  3. Request a social policy field placement for your advanced year
  4. Social Policy Area of Emphasis can be combined with certificate programs, such as the Certificates in Aging and Violence against Women and Children or other Areas of Emphasis

The following are sample schedules for Social Policy Area of Emphasis Courses (there are numerous options, these are just examples):


Example 1:  No special certificate programs selected

Foundation year
  • 2nd semester: Policy Perspectives on Poverty & Inequality – SW elective

Advanced year
  • 1st semester: SWPS II
  • 2nd semester: Gender, Family, and Public Policy – Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Example 2: Certificate Program in VAWC

(Violence against Women and Children)

Advanced year
  • 1st semester: SWPSII: VAWC (Advanced Social Policy: Violence against Women and Children)
  • 1st  semester: Child Welfare Management OR Emerging Issues in Child Welfare and Policy Practice
  • 2nd semester: Policy Perspectives on Poverty & Inequality

Example 3: Certificate Program in Aging

Advanced year:
  • 1st semester: SWPSII: Health and Aging
  • 1st semester: Health Care Policy – Bloustein
  • 2nd semester: Policy Perspectives on Poverty & Inequality
Questions about the Social Policy area of emphasis can be directed to Assistant Professor Lenna Nepomnyaschy at lennan@ssw.rutgers.edu.

Social Policy Network Blog

Social Policy Network serves as a resource for the latest in social policy-related events, local and national news, research and other opportunities pertinent to members of our community.  Click here to learn more.

 

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