The specialization in social policy provides an opportunity for focused study on issues dealing with individual, family, community and societal needs. The specialization includes a study of the social, political, economic, and cultural environments within which these needs arise and how societies guide decisions and manage actions to meet these needs collectively. This specialization will prepare students for planning, implementing, managing and evaluating social policies, programs and services.
Program of Study
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Career Possibilities
Graduates of the specialization in social policy will have acquired knowledge and skills in social policy development and the role of social policy at all levels of government in meeting needs and maintaining well-being. Many graduates will find employment in some aspects of this area as government policy analysts and policy-makers and in various capacities in social welfare institutions in the voluntary sector and in the private sector.
For a complete listing of course numbers see the Public Affairs and Policy Management entry in the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar.
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