May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

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