SOC 161
Fall 2026 Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9
Credit: 3 hours.
Introduction to sociological research about the views, experiences, causes, and consequences of poverty in both advanced and developing countries. The purpose of the course is to set the facts straight about who experiences poverty, why poverty remains pervasive, and what is being done, at home and abroad, to alleviate poverty.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in
Fall 2022 for: