APSY 4397 Social Issues and Social Policy

Name: Social Issues and Social Policy
Rating: 4.06 (33 reviews)

This seminar provides participants with a foundation of knowledge concerning current social policy issues involving children and families in the U.S., with a particular focus on issues related to poverty and disadvantage. Considers how research, politics, and advocacy play a role in the initiation, implementation, and evaluation of policy, and how social policies impact children and families. Seeks to help students explore scientific evidence and social perceptions, and think critically about central social issues and social policies.

Course overview

Department: Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School: LSOE
Credits: 3
Level: Both
Offered: Biannually in the Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites: Course Open to Seniors, Junior only

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.06 / 5

Based on 33 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Rebekah L Coley
Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.17/5

Sections

Section 02
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 236 TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered