HS 3100: Poverty and Culture

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: HS 2300 and (HS major or Non-major with permission of department)
This course provides an overview of poverty in the US, its causes, efforts to alleviate it, and its reflection in and by culture. Students examine theories of the causes of poverty, reflect on the experiences of those experiencing poverty, and participate in critical thinking activities designed to provide deeper insight into this social issue.