SDS 231RIntroduction to Social Policy Processes

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Social Development Studies

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines the policy-making process in Canada at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels to give students a sense of the players and their roles. It examines how policy agendas are set and the role of power and interest groups in the policy-making process. It also examines the various types of policies and the implementation process.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8089	18 / 40	MW 13:00–14:20

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The class consisted of a three part paper, a presentation with a paper following it, and a take home exam. The concepts of the course were really well introduced and explores through the course and the professor (Theresa Romkey) was enthusiastic, well informed, and very accommodating to students needs. The course was interesting and well developed and I very much enjoyed it. (I am an SDS student with specializations in social work and social policy)

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Fall 2023

Nov 12, 2023 Environment, Resources and Sustainability- Info for Incoming Students 16 points, 1 comment

u/Extra-Ad-7289: “… with sufficient information about the Canadian political climate (ex PSCI 260, PSCI 302, SDS 231R). The degree is designed this way. The same goes for science. …”

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Fall 2017

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