SFL 489

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The Family and Public Policy

Family Life College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Investigation of public policy processes related to legislation and laws affecting home economics/home and family life. Funding and grantsmanship.

When Taught

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3

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3

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Other Prerequisites

SFL 160 or concurrent enrollment

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of why we are called to be aware and involved as "responsible citizens" (and "officers of government") to "strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate an in depth understanding of how law and public policy strive-and struggle-to help couples form and sustain healthy marriages and reduce divorce.

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a broader, general understanding of other family related policy and legislation designed to strengthen family life and children's development.

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Utilize experience gained in the class in preparing to influence family policy bypreparing a legislative testimony or similar document on a chosen topic.

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Become involved in an effort to promote (or oppose) some legal or public policy initiative in an attempt to "strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society".