SOCI-4293 Families, Foster Care, and Adoption

School of Social Sciences College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Description

This course will use a sociology of family lens to examine the topics of foster care and adoption. We will examine what sociological research tells us about the experiences of children, parents, and staff in these institutions. In doing so, we will pay particular attention to race and class, including global issues of inequality.

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00

Semesters

Spring 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Families, Foster Care, & Adopt Emily McKendry-Smith, Ph.D. Carrollton 1 Syllabus Not Available