Course Description

Join the national conversation and be part of shaping the future of the United States with this engaging and timely course from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). "Top 10 Social Issues for the President" is a self-paced MOOC that runs for the first 100 days of the new Presidential Administration, starting on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017) and ending on May 1, 2017.

This course offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the most pressing social justice and policy issues facing the nation. You'll have access to the expertise of renowned SP2 faculty members who will guide you through critical discussions and help you develop your own list of priorities for the newly elected President and Congress.

What Students Will Learn

• Develop a personal set of Top 10 issues and policy recommendations for the newly-elected President and Congress.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with peers about crucial social justice and policy issues in the United States.
• Receive real-time updates and news as the first 100 days of the new administration unfolds.
• Examine the SP2 Penn Top 10 issues and their policy recommendations as developed by the faculty of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the national political landscape and its impact on social policies.
• Enhance critical thinking skills in relation to social issues and policy-making.

Course Contents

• The impact of the new Presidential Administration and Congress on social policies
• Key social justice issues facing the United States
• Policy-making processes and their effects on communities
• Real-time analysis of unfolding national events
• Collaborative discussions on pressing social issues
• Development of policy recommendations
• Critical examination of the SP2 Penn Top 10 social issues

Who This Course Is For

• Individuals interested in social policy and justice
• Students of political science, sociology, or related fields
• Community activists and organizers
• Policy makers and government officials
• Anyone who wants to be an informed and engaged citizen

Real-World Applications

1. Informed civic engagement and voting
2. Advocacy for social issues in local communities
3. Participation in policy-making processes
4. Better understanding of national news and political events
5. Improved ability to critically analyze social policies and their impacts
6. Enhanced communication skills for discussing complex social issues
7. Networking with like-minded individuals interested in social change