Social Policy in Gerontology

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Social Policy in Gerontology (GER511)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Graduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $2640 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Gerontology

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

Social Policy in Gerontology is concerned with macro issues in gerontology. There are various concepts, ideologies and welfare systems around the world and they differ in responses to the challenges of an ageing population. A critical analysis of the benefits and limitations of different approaches to policy and planning will be encouraged, so that students are cognizant of the consequences of the choices. Health, welfare, economic and housing policies will be given greater focus. Singapore’s choice of social policies and service delivery system will be analysed, interlinking the governmental and non-governmental service providers. Long term impact of the policies chosen will also be addressed.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Factors that influence Singapore policy and decision making
Comparison of international ageing policies
Examining Singapore’s social policy approach in ageing sector
Current issues in social policies related to older adults
Impact of social policies on health, social, financial and housing needs of older adults
Developing social policies using Patton et al (2012*) policy framework
Evaluating social policies using the “10 golden rules of policy analysis” from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Public policy making and advocacy
Practice sessions in social policy development and analysis
Ageing policies: development and evaluation
Case Study I
Case Study II

Learning Outcome

Analyse the key factors important in robust policy and decision making.
Examine relevant conceptual frameworks in analysis of social policy approaches.
Appraise knowledge of the ideologies, frameworks and methods in analysing social policy and social service delivery systems.
Discuss and apply theories of ageing towards planning and policy formulation.
Formulate possible strategies to address the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population and the possible barriers to successful policy planning.
Critique policy literatures with policy content to improve understanding of the impact of ageing population on various sectors, such as housing, finance, health.