SOC 525 Public Policy and Healthcare
This course is designed to introduce you to public policy at the US and international level with a focus on the health sector. The first half of the course will address what is public policy, why governments pursue public policy, and the social forces shaping these policies. A key aspect of this part of the course is to develop a framework for analyzing public policy and the policy making process. The second half applies these concepts to explore key health-related policy areas, including health insurance, Medicare, disability, long-term care, income support, and health behaviors.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 325 & SOC 525