SOCI 341 - Welfare and Society

Credit(s): 3

POLICY AND POVERTY IN THE U.S.
Component: Lecture
Why is poverty such a persistent feature of US society? Why is the US poverty rate higher than any other advanced democracy? This course examines issues of poverty and public policy in the United States. Students will learn about the causes and consequences of poverty and the policies and programs designed to address it. Topics include: social welfare policies, safety net programs, and other forms of public and private support, as well as housing, work, and families.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

College of Engineering Breadth: EG BREADTH: COE Breadth Requirement Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across Cultures GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures