Thinking About Care

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The Thinking About Care program is a non-degree course that explores the concept of care in modern society. It's taught in English and lasts several weeks. The main advantage is that it helps students understand the importance of care and its role in their lives.

The curriculum covers topics such as what care is, who provides it, and how valued care work is. Students develop skills in analyzing the place of care in society and learn a strategy to survey existing approaches to care. The program also addresses controversies surrounding care and helps students think critically about the role of care in their own lives.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as Social Workers, Care Managers, Health Educators, or Policy Analysts. They can work in industries such as healthcare, social services, or education, and for employers like non-profit organizations, government agencies, or private companies like healthcare providers.