Housing and Homelessness in The United States
3.0
creditsAverage Course Rating
This course will examine the role of housing, or the absence thereof, in shaping quality of life. It will explore the consequences of the places in which we live and how we are housed. Consideration will be given to overcrowding, affordability, accessibility, and past and existing housing policies and their influence on society. Special attention will be given to the problem of homelessness.
Fall 2014
Professor: Meredith Greif
Students broadly praised this course for having a knowledgeable instructor who, through a combination of assigned readings and lectures, gave students a thorough overview of homelessness and housing insecurity. Perceived issues with the course varied; multiple students didn’t have any issues with the course, although other students disliked that the instructor provided little feedback. Suggestions for improvement centered on a desire for the course to include more interactive elements such as group work. Prospective students should know that students broadly praised this course for giving students insight into homelessness and housing insecurity.