Further examines the cultural, environmental and institutional changes as they relate to an increasing population of older people. Social Policy An examination of social policy formulation in a variety of contexts from local government to national government. Special attention is given to the strategies, choices and priorities in the formulation of social policy. Deals with historical development of social policies, including the issues of health, aging, poverty, family and children. Also examines the question of how social values and economy influence policy development.
Special attention is given to the process of policy analysis and implementation.
Applied Sociology Provides the student with useful sociological knowledge applicable to solutions of practical problems. The inventory of problems is not fixed beforehand, and the specific course content reflects the problems either already encountered by students or very likely to represent a significant portion of their anticipated professional concern upon graduation. An introductory survey of culture among various groups of deaf people in the United States. Students study the scholarly literature dealing with these groups and have contact with members of this community. Familiarizes students with the characteristics of deaf culture as well as general perceptions of deafness and the deaf community within the dominant hearing society.