Social Policy For Children And Families (CSHD-0182)

Spring 2026 · CSHD 0182 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Intersection of child development and social policy. Case studies of processes through which social problems are defined, policies formulated and implemented. Models for analyzing existing and proposed policies and for interpreting program evaluation results. Topics may include child abuse and neglect, family leave, maternal and child public-health policy, child care, early-childhood education. Special attention to policies affecting disadvantaged and minority populations. Upper level of dual-level course with expanded readings and more advanced assignments. Recommendations: CSHD 1 or PSY 1.

Course codes: CSHD-0182, CSHD 0182, CSHD0182, CSHD-182, CSHD 182, CSHD182, UEP-0282, UEP 0282, UEP0282, UEP-282, UEP 282, UEP282

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