Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: POVERTY IN HOUSTON (BAKER)

Department: College Courses

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: This class is about Houston "beyond the hedges." We will learn about the history of poverty in Houston, social stratification, what community organizations are doing to combat poverty, and what Rice students can do to help. We will have various guest lectures and real-life opportunities to volunteer in Houston.