Course Description
This course introduces students to the processes by which social welfare policies are developed and implemented as well as the ways in which people can intervene to affect these processes. Students have the opportunity to review recent developments in national and state social welfare policies and programs in major areas such as poverty, welfare, social security, housing, health and mental health care, and child welfare. The course focuses on the development of students' policy analysis and advocacy skills.
GEP
Social Sciences GEP Course
Summer II 5W 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
June 29, 2026
Classes End:
July 31, 2026
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:30am
Class End Time:
12:30pm
Classes Start:
June 29, 2026
Classes End:
July 31, 2026
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None