SS 280 - Public Policy SP

Institution:

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

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Description:

This course examines what governments do and don't do to deal with the perceived social problems of the nation. The study progresses in the following fashion: 1) an analysis of what "policy" is; 2) a comparison of the way liberals, conservatives, and radicals identify and define social issues and the role they believe the government should play in solving the problems; 3) an examination of the policy-making process; and 4) a discussion of the existing and possible alternative policies designed to deal with the issues related to crime, welfare, education, health, economic growth, and affirmative actio n. Hours of class per week: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 762-4651

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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