SOC 260 - Poverty Studies

Examination of the nature and extent of poverty in the United States. Discussion of poverty measurement, characteristics, poverty population, international comparisons, underlying causes of poverty and government programs and policies that address poverty.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Diverse Nation, Explorations Beyond the Classroom

Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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