We're still actively developing this site. If you encounter any issues, please report them! - Report an issue

FAMILIES & POVERTY

CNSRSCI/HDFS 465
Course Description

Introduction to research at the intersection of family and poverty studies. Learn how family behaviors vary by socioeconomic status; how romantic relationships, childbearing, and childrearing may be implicated in poverty; what the consequences of poverty are for family functioning and children; and about the role of policy in influencing families and poverty.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.63

1.84% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.14%

-1.78% from Historical

A Rate
71.43%

27.45% from Historical

Class Size
35

-3.85% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Similar Courses

FAMILIES & POVERTY

HDFS 765

Introduction to research on families and poverty. Learn how family behaviors vary by socioeconomic status; how romantic relationships, childbearing, and childrearing may be implicated in poverty; what the consequences of poverty are for family functioning and children; and about the role of policy in influencing families and poverty.

SEMINAR IN FAMILY ECONOMIC POLICY

CNSRSCI 930

Topics on family economic well-being and the social and consumer policies that influence economic behavior and family economic status.

PROSEMINAR: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

HDFS 664

Survey and introduction to children and families.

FINANCES & FAMILIES

CNSRSCI 273

For the majority of Americans, money and family life is intertwined. Learn about the basics of relationship formation and dissolution, gender and family dynamics and the psychology of money with the goal of encouraging financial equality among members of families of all types.

FAMILIES AND HOUSEHOLDS IN COMMUNITIES

CNSRSCI 830

Examines how local communities inform family economic well-being. Explores the intersection of people and organizations using quantitative and qualitative techniques.