This course will introduce students to the cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental elements and complexities of urban communities from a domestic and international perspective. Students will examine topics such as poverty, healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, employment opportunities, transportation networks, gentrification, and current social challenges. Through the lens of public service, students will explore the interconnectedness of world efforts in provoking the social, economic, and human service needs of local communities from an international comparative course of study.
Note: English Composition 355:101 and 355:102 recommended