SFL 489
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The Family and Public Policy
Course Description
Investigation of public policy processes related to legislation and laws affecting home economics/home and family life. Funding and grantsmanship.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 160 or concurrent enrollment
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Outcome 1
Learning Outcome
Learn by study and by faith about family-related policy and legislation designed to strengthen families and children while seeking greater discipleship through growing an ethic of charity, dignity, and responsibility for children and families affected by public decisions.
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Outcome 2
Learning Outcome
Analyze policy issues through a family-systems lens while becoming a humble, self-aware thinker who can recognize tradeoffs and seek truth with integrity.
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Outcome 3
Learning Outcome
Evaluate policy and program options using the best available evidence while being quantitatively literate, ethically grounded, compassionate in judgement, respectful of families, and committed to honest interpretation.
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Outcome 4
Learning Outcome
Translate findings into clear, responsibly written and visual communication for policy audiences, growing into a trustworthy professional whose work reflects ethical judgment, respect for human dignity, charity, accountability, and a commitment to lifelong learning and service.
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Outcome 5
Learning Outcome
Engage in the policy advocacy process by communicating with policymakers while becoming a consecrated contributor-Christlike, service-oriented, accountable for impacts, and committed to learning and refinement over time.
