About this Specialization
In the U.S., social policy accounts for two-thirds of government spending. Knowing how policies are constructed, what values underlie them, and how they succeed or fail makes everyone more effective at work or in their civic role. This specialization includes an HONORS track in which learners will complete a professional social policy analysis. Teachers, health care workers, police, and social workers interact with policy daily, but all of us should care about the impact and effectiveness of these programs. Health and mental health programs, education, housing and income supports, pensions, criminal justice services, veterans’ programs, child protective services, and immigration services create a support system all Americans will draw upon. They also reveal Americans' ethics and values, indicating how we regard and care for our most vulnerable. This specialization will explore the size, structure, and outcomes of U.S. social policy by -comparing it with the approaches of other developed nations. -examining the history of our efforts and probing population effects that shape policy. -looking deeply into support for families in general, poor families, people with disabilities, and the elderly. -mapping out existing policies for housing, education, healthcare, immigration and child welfare. -addressing issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy. By the end of the course the learner will be at home working in, utilizing, and voting in the U.S. welfare system.
| From | Columbia University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 226 |
| Instructor | John Robertson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Policy Processor $51k
Policy Integrator $56k
Policy Aide $58k
Policy Analyst 6 $63k
Policy Team $63k
Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Planning $65k
IT Policy Analyst $67k
Policy Committee $67k
Research and Policy $72k
Social Work Policy Planner $96k
Senior Social Policy Adviser $153k
Policy Manager $165k
Courses in this Specialization
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In all nations, social policy is a very large public investment. Course 1 will explore the size, structure, and outcomes of U.S. social policy and compare this policy to those of... Coursera | Columbia University |
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US Social Services: Where did they come from? The course probes the formation of social policy in the United States from its very first cultural and religious roots. Starting with the transition from hunter-gatherer groups... Coursera | Columbia University |
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Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy This course has four modules, or foci. The first is to understand the categories of social welfare—populations, income, earnings, and assets— and some related concepts that play... Coursera | Columbia University |
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Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities Course 4 discusses four populations: families, poor families, people with disabilities, and people as they age. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white... Coursera | Columbia University |
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Health, Housing, and Educational Services Course 5 discusses policies in four areas: housing, education, healthcare, and immigration, with an optional fifth module in child protection. This course addresses issues of... Coursera | Columbia University |
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| From | Columbia University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 226 |
| Instructor | John Robertson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Social Sciences Science |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Policy Processor $51k
Policy Integrator $56k
Policy Aide $58k
Policy Analyst 6 $63k
Policy Team $63k
Policy Analyst, Office of Policy and Planning $65k
IT Policy Analyst $67k
Policy Committee $67k
Research and Policy $72k
Social Work Policy Planner $96k
Senior Social Policy Adviser $153k
Policy Manager $165k
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