SWREN 312RHomelessness and Public Policy
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Cross-listed
- SDS 312R
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students will explore the root causes of the multifaceted problem of housing insecurity, examine its impact on individuals and society, and deconstruct the programs and policies for addressing it. Through a combination of theoretical exploration, case studies, and real-life examples, students will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by unhoused people and the systemic factors that contribute to their status.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Notes
- SWREN 312R is available only to students who have been given conditional admission to the BSW program; such students must have already completed their first undergraduate degree.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
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- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
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- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
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Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2020–21
- 2021–22 requisites changed
- 2024–25 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar