Course Description
Distance learning course of 8 lessons
Through this course you will increase your awareness of the extent to which social policy affects all of us in our everyday personal and working lives. It builds on your knowledge by considering substantive areas of social policy, in particular policies on health, community care and housing, and encourages you to think more broadly about the interrelationships between different aspects of social policy and the range of providers of welfare in society. Some of the major debates in social policy will be introduced and considered, as will the various political perspectives that have informed social policy developments. Finally, the implications of these debates for health and social care professionals, particularly in terms of their role in the definition of need and its implications for dependency, is considered.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
All study materials Study Guide Full Tutor and Admin support
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Through this course you will increase your awareness of the extent to which social policy affects all of us in our everyday personal and working lives. It builds on your knowledge by considering substantive areas of social policy, in particular policies on health, community care and housing, and encourages you to think more broadly about the interrelationships between different aspects of social policy and the range of providers of welfare in society. Some of the major debates in social policy will be introduced and considered, as will the various political perspectives that have informed social policy developments. Finally, the implications of these debates for health and social care professionals, particularly in terms of their role in the definition of need and its implications for dependency, is considered.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
Course Outline
What is Social Policy?
Inequalities in Health and Social Policy
The Mixed Economy of Welfare
The Statutory Sector
The Private Sector
The Voluntary Sector
The ''Informal' Sector
Social Policy and Concepts of Need
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Inequalities in Health and Social Policy
The Mixed Economy of Welfare
The Statutory Sector
The Private Sector
The Voluntary Sector
The ''Informal' Sector
Social Policy and Concepts of Need
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 64.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it. |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | Contemporary Social Policy Diploma All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course. |
| Prerequisites/Audience | There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks. |
Price: $ 386.00 (USD)
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