Catalog Course Description

In this course, we will examine American policy responses to poverty and inequality and evaluate various theories. We will pay particular attention to the role of pulic opinion, interest groups, race and class relations, social movements, and the state in explaining the American social welfare provision.

Fall Term

9 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Spring Term

9 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week.