Homelessness in America: History, Housing, and Health (NA2543)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

Whether you call it unhoused, houseless, unsheltered, or homeless it is a multi-faceted issue, with a myriad of causes as well as an equal number of theories on how to fix the problem. Millions of dollars have been spent to study all aspects of the situation, but none have proven a way to solve the issue. The federal government, through the Office of Housing and Urban Development, is charged with counting the number of homeless people, and also in charge of offering assistance to those in need. The bureaucracy grows in size and scope, but the problem grows even more. This class will address the above statements and include stories from those most affected by homelessness.

Course Objectives

1. List the causes of homelessness and address the myths surrounding those who are homeless.


2. Describe the housing first model and the arguments for and against it.


3. Explain the various definitions of chronic homelessness and the 4 levels of homelessness.


4. Present the point-in-time count of the homeless and the programs that HUD provides for the homeless population.


5. List the various ways homelessness costs taxpayers.


6. Describe the controversy of homeless camp dispersement.
   

Course Outline