| source Northwestern (X) |
level |
department SOC_POL Social Policy (X) |
This course will introduce the student to social policy through a general analysis of some of the major social welfare programs in the U.S, and an assessment of the underlying values that contributed to the evolution of those programs. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to the major welfare reform legislation of 1996, including factors leading to the new law and the policy issues that arise from implementation of the reforms. Students will explore the interaction of various social welfare policies and programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Food Stamps and Medicaid. The course will conclude with a review of social policy issues that will likely be the focus of congressional debate during the next decade during the period of welfare reform "reauthorization" and beyond.
Score: 14.132898 Details | Listing | Web page
This course will introduce the student to the health care delivery system in the United States through a review of US health policy issues. A construct for review of major health policy issues will be introduced and current health policy issues will be examined through this lens. Special attention will be paid to health disparities for low-income and minority populations; and how policy decisions exacerbate or relieve these disparities. Interactive lecture, focused discussions and student exploration and presentation will be the format for the course.
Score: 14.132898 Details | Listing | Web page
This course will introduce the student to social policy through a general analysis of some of the major social welfare programs in the U.S, and an assessment of the underlying values that contributed to the evolution of those programs. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to the major welfare reform legislation of 1996, including factors leading to the new law and the policy issues that arise from implementation of the reforms. Students will explore the interaction of various social welfare policies and programs such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Food Stamps and Medicaid. The course will conclude with a review of social policy issues that will likely be the focus of congressional debate during the next decade during the period of welfare reform "reauthorization" and beyond.
Score: 14.132898 Details | Listing | Web page