SOC 33000 - Children and Public Policy (W)

GER
3/B

Study of changes in children’s lives, including family composition, parental work, child care, and poverty, as well as the day-to-day lives of children living in poverty and immigrant families. The historical evolution of public policies and current policy issues are studied as they relate to children, particularly education, income support, and health policies. International policy comparisons are highlighted
prereq: ENGL 12000
3 hrs
3 cr.