Theories of Change

SW873, Section 001

This course focuses on change, particularly social change, with an emphasis on examining its characterization, explanation and perpetration. The objectives of the course are to deepen and broaden theoretical and empirical understanding of change, and to enhance capacity to pose and address analytic questions about change as well as critically considering the viability of analyses for suggesting policy adjustments or initiatives, or plans of intervention. The objectives will be achieved through readings, class discussions and presentations, and written work.

Topic Description / Additional Information

Students must be at the doctoral level to enroll in this class. Those with less than doctoral standing must seek permission of the course instructor.