PLCR 518 - Politics of Civic Problems

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

Social policies are public policies that almost invariably involve the redistribution of wealth from one set of citizens to another, in order to achieve a desired societal goal. When is it legitimate to ask society in general to pay for the needs of a relative few? Do such policies benefit all citizens generally? What have been the practical results of these programs over their histories? This course offers the student an opportunity to analyze federal and related Pennsylvania state law in depth in the areas of education policy, affirmative action, healthcare, welfare, Social Security, and other social policies, with the primary goal being to enable the student to make reasoned and compelling arguments for or against future social policy changes.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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