Social Welfare Policies (HST 250)

Term: 2019-2020 Spring Semester

Faculty

Julie Hart-SchutteShow MyInfo popup for Julie Hart-Schutte

Julie.Hart-Schutte@mitchelltech.edu

Office Hours

• Start Date: Aug 7 2017 1:00PM
• End Date: Aug 7 2017 3:00PM
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• Weekly Days: Monday
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Office Hours

• Start Date: Aug 7 2017 2:00PM
• End Date: Aug 7 2017 3:00PM
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• Weekly Days: Tuesday Thursday
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Office Number:

995-7111

Job Title:

Human Services Technician Instructor

Office Information:

Office Location

Campus Center Room 183

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:30 AM - 9:50 AM (1/9/2020 - 3/6/2020) Location: MIT CCTR 307

Description

This course will review the development of American social welfare policy and involve the student in current issues of social welfare programs and policy. The course will provide a basic overview of American social policy and program development in such areas as poverty and income maintenance, employment, housing, health care, and social service organization. Throughout emphasis will be placed on the understanding of policies and programs in the social, economic and political context and the effect of these policies and programs on individuals and society. Students will achieve a familiarity with social welfare programs including SSI, SSDI, TANF, CHIP, WIC, etc.