PBHLTH 266D
Homelessness and the Public's Health
Homelessness is an epidemic in the United States affecting more than 500,000 people each day. It impacts people of all races, age, and family situations, and it has enormous consequences for physical and mental health. There is no single cause, and no single solution. The focus of this course is the relationship between homelessness and health. We will discuss the range of causes for homelessness and how each of these is correlated to individual health, public health, public policy, and the law. We will explore various strategies and approaches through readings, guest lecturers, and student-led discussions.
Topics
- • Understand the root causes of homelessness and various strategies to address them • Understand the consequences of homelessness on an individual’s health • Understand the obstacles to addressing homelessness • Develop plans to address this important public health problem.
- 1) Understand the root causes of homelessness and various strategies to address them. 2) Understand the consequences of homelessness on an individual’s health. 3) Understand the obstacles to addressing homelessness. 4) Develop plans to address this important public health problem.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027