PUBPOL 3530
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- Schedule of Classes - July 3, 2024 8:11PM EDT
- Course Catalog - July 3, 2024 7:43PM EDT
Classes
PUBPOL 3530
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
An introduction to the U.S. Child Welfare System. Topics to be covered include legislation that has shaped child welfare practice, the impact on children of abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption, including the long-term outcomes for children in residential treatment centers in congregate care facilities.
When Offered Fall.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the status and history of the U.S. child welfare system.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant provisions of the legislation that have shaped child welfare practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the differential treatment of children of color in the U.S. child welfare system.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how social issues such as poverty, violence, drug abuse, and homelessness impact children and their families leading to state intervention, and out-of-home placement.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ children in the foster care system.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Stocking Hall M01
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Avery, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Caldwell Hall 250
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Avery, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Kennedy Hall 101
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Avery, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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