SOC 460 - Social Policy and Planning

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course will focus on how policy is developed within communities, states and nations. Students will have an opportunity through case studies to follow local and state bills as they move from idea to actual practice. The process by which social norms become legalized will be examined in relation to public consensus as to what problems need to be addressed within society. An historical perspective will be used to enable students to evaluate changes in values within a community, state or nation as it moves to address social issues. Special attention will be given to policy issues that deal with social welfare, housing, health and mental health. Fourth-year status or permission of instructor required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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