Social Policy Analysis

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course provides the opportunity for students to apply sociological theories and perspectives to the development and analysis of social policies and programs. Social policy is the arena in which citizens, professionals, non-governmental organizations, social movements, and government address the social inequities underlying the lived realities of individuals. The course leads to an understanding of how sociology can be applied in researching, developing, analyzing, and implementing 'real world' social policies and programs. (Format: Lecture 3 hours)