EDUC 455 Living in Poverty - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 215 Q and Teacher Education Majors
An in-depth study of poverty and inequality in the United States, its history and issues related to life in poverty; how poverty affects students across the nation; the potential impacts on their academic attainment; and adverse effects on students’ lifelong career pathways and opportunities. The course explores the historical, societal, economic, racial/cultural, and governmental factors related to poverty and the impact on a students’ attainment of academic success.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer