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SOC_SCI 320-DL : Social and Public Policy

Description

This course examines the formation, implementation, and impact of social and public policy. Students will explore a range of policy areas, including education, healthcare, housing, criminal justice, and social welfare, to gain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations inherent in policymaking. Students will examine the role of various entities in shaping the contemporary policy landscape, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and the private sector. Students will develop skills in policy analysis. Students end the course equipped to evaluate existing policies, propose evidence-based solutions, and contribute to informed policy discussions aimed at addressing pressing social issues. Prerequisites: none.

This course is conducted completely online. A technology fee will be added to tuition.

Note: This course is limited to School of Professional Studies students only. Undergraduate students in other schools at Northwestern are not permitted to enroll in this course.