Overview
Description
Role of the family in decision making and management of public issues; analysis of legislation directly affecting the family, including experience with the legislature and other policy-making bodies.
Requirements
Prerequisites
HDFS 201HDFS 202
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): HDFS 201; HDFS 202.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- critically examine theoretical orientations for conceptualizing family policy and for connecting research and policymaking.
- demonstrate understanding of how policy is influenced by demographic changes, values, attitudes, and perceptions of the well-being of children and families.
- apply the family impact lens to policy analysis by assessing current policy issues in terms of their sensitivity to and supportiveness of diverse contemporary families.
- examine the roles professionals can play in conducting family policy research, and in formulating and implementing policies that strengthen and support families across the life cycle.
- examine how these roles can be implemented using an educational or advocacy approach.
- demonstrate ability to think critically and make use of communication skills for developing and expressing clear logical arguments for policymakers, professionals, and the public.