The State of the University of the Witwatersrand Social Policy Training in South Africa

Abstract

The University of the Witwatersrand School of Social Work in South Africa did not teach social policy training during the years of apartheid, and although social policy is integrated into some courses, there still are no social policy training courses being offered. This article discusses the importance and need for social policy to be integrated into the curriculum as a core course. Implications for students and the country as a whole are discussed.