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About the Course

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 supremacy. -The first module identifies the needs of children and the role of the state in child development. We will explore changes in the family and the resulting debates about how to best support families and child development. We’ll appraise family leave and child care programs for their role in supporting paid work and in strengthening child development, as well as income support efforts including the child tax credit and proposals for a family allowance. -The second module begins with a description of child poverty—both the forces leading to it, and its effects. This module also describes public support programs and critiques the debates surrounding them. -The third module focuses on persons living with disabilities, evaluating the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. We will also critique the processes of establishing a disability social insurance program and the public aid programs that make people with disabilities eligible for income support and health support. -The final module begins with a report on the aging of the U.S. population. Building on this, we’ll examine social insurance programs and public aid programs for seniors for their longterm viability, and assess the various reforms that have been proposed to stabilize these programs. The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK. This track will prepare the learner for masters-level work in policy, which involves reading the literature, writing concise summaries and probing critiques. Over the sequence the learner will develop a policy analysis that will create a foundation for professional policy analyst assignments....

Top reviews

BB

Apr 29, 2020

An amazing teacher who loves his subject. The teacher takes the time to explain everything about the systems, what is wrong with them and how they could possibly be fixed.

AA

May 13, 2020

Helped me to look into social lifestyle of Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities ,which help me to develop as good citizen for myself

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By Parisse D

Apr 12, 2020

this course is very informative and easy to navigate especially if you have never took online classes.. I highly recommend this course.

By Liza M

Dec 14, 2019

Great course for those entering the field of social services and social policy! Packed with information. The wording of a couple of quiz questions was tricky. but thankfully learners are able to retake quiz without penalty. THANK YOU!

By lina h

Jun 1, 2021

i gotten so much from this course in such little time,its like a jem inside a box,thank you for the tools

By Quanchai “ K

Apr 22, 2021

It is an excellent course that helps me better understand general social welfare in the United States, which is very unique compared to that in other Western countries. The instructor can very well explain and discuss complex issues that allows me as a non-American citizen to follow the contents easily. Thank you very much for offering the wonderful course.

By Brianna B

Apr 30, 2020

An amazing teacher who loves his subject. The teacher takes the time to explain everything about the systems, what is wrong with them and how they could possibly be fixed.

By AAKARSHIT A

May 14, 2020

Helped me to look into social lifestyle of Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities ,which help me to develop as good citizen for myself

By Md R

Sep 17, 2019

Excellent course content. The courses made me curious to know about the subject. Thanks

By KARMANYA D

May 29, 2020

Gave an insight about what can be done to correct the current happenings and laws.

By Christopher B

Apr 21, 2021

Really enjoy the presenter and the course material. Learned a lot. Thank you.

By Stephany G

Dec 9, 2020

Extremely informative and engaging! Will definitely be taking more courses.

By VIDHU S

May 2, 2020

Really good Course if you want to increase your social skills.

By SHUBHANK D

May 19, 2020

good to learn about social life and families

By veena k w

Feb 5, 2021

very useful data for the entire population

By Abhishek K

Jun 19, 2020

Good to learn something interesting

By Marc T

Apr 28, 2021

Clear and easy to follow

By Michael L B J

Aug 17, 2020

Un excelente curso.

By Mona A A

Jun 2, 2021

GOOD

By yvonne v

Jan 5, 2022

It was very informational. I liked the fact that you learn at your own pace. The only thing I didn't like it took a long for assignment to get graded.

By Renata T

Aug 6, 2020

This was a very informative course. I wish there were more visuals in the presentations.

By Neecie P a D E P

Feb 16, 2024

Outstanding Course Design and Content! I love the professor in that he displays the right amount of empathy, compassion, and professionalism in presenting data & information that supports diverse populations and the resources available to help them. Also, he displayed exceptional clarity (ease of explaining complex information) in helping students understand how the various US Social Systems Services and Resources work based on economic data based on: birth rates, deaths, disabilities, and future workforce projections. I highly recommend this class for anyone interested in understanding US social services systems. Also, my biggest takeaway was about immigration and how immigration factors into US Social Services Systems and future projections for social security and of course, how liberal and conservative voting, government and congress ultimately have the final say in everything. Great Class!!! Thank you Columbia University representatives. In my opinion, from taking numerous educational pieces of training from some of the top-notch US universities, YOU did an outstanding job in presenting this material in a fun, enjoyable, chunked method of teaching so we ADHD folks and elders could stay focused, understand, and LEARN!!! BRAVO!!!

By Emir D

Nov 30, 2022

Very insightful class for professionals working in the social services. Course touches on many aspects of our social policy from nutritional assistance to retirement. Course design is very easy to follow and ideal for those with full-time jobs or seeking to take additional classes in their free-time. I would highly recommend this course for anyone that works with the public through a governmental agency or a non-profit!

By DR. J K P

Mar 26, 2022

I am so happy to know about some different angel of social work in out of India

By SELJAN I

Aug 17, 2022

Thank you for your attention and great program! Feel so great!

By Kevin I

Aug 7, 2022

Dr. Robertson is terrific!

By Yvette T M

Mar 30, 2023

Love this course!