This course will acquaint students with the social welfare system of the United States. An historical perspective helps to illuminate the evolution of current policies, programs and practices. Poverty in the U.S. is analyzed as well as the specific programs which have been developed to alleviate it. Cross-cultural approaches to social welfare are also examined. This course meets the requirements as a liberal arts elective in social science.
This course will acquaint students with the social welfare system of the United States. An historical perspective helps to illuminate the evolution of current policies, programs and practices. Poverty in the U.S. is analyzed as well as the specific programs which have been developed to alleviate it. Cross-cultural approaches to social welfare are also examined. This course meets the requirements as a liberal arts elective in social science.
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in winter 2026 OER/ZTC Course Redesign seminar or the AI-resistant Open Assignment seminar.
(image credit: “Open education and flexible learning” by Gavin Blake)
A virtual learning community for faculty who are participating in winter 2026 OER/ZTC Course Redesign seminar or the AI-resistant Open Assignment seminar.
(image credit: “Open education and flexible learning” by Gavin Blake)
