PAM 2030

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PAM 2030
Population and Public Policy

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Examines from a demographic perspective family policies that concern children and adults. Toward this end, it considers the relationships between family policies and demographic behavior. It also addresses the effects of family policies and demographic behavior on the well-being of children. Although this course focuses on the United States, it considers U.S. trends against the backdrop of changes in other industrialized countries.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (SBA-HE)

Outcomes
  • To gain a broader understanding of the demographic forces that shape our daily lives.
  • To apply basic tools of demographic analysis to population data.
  • To develop skills for assessing and synthesizing evidence in social demography.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Field studies optional.

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 13444 PAM 2030   LEC 001

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  • 13881 PAM 2030   FLD 801

  • Taught in Copenhagen, Denmark. This field section is an optional additional one credit in PAM 2030. A program fee, based on the number of students who enroll, will be billed to the student’s bursar account; we anticipate the fee being between $1,800 and $2,000. Travel dates will be late May through early June (commencing immediately after Exam period ends), TBD. Must maintain a B average to attend trip.

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