SFL 489
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
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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".
