Online Courses

• Poverty 101: A New Paradigm For Understanding and Eradicating Poverty

  March 29th - June 12th, 2010

  This online series provides a foundation for understanding poverty and what to do about it. Currently, the number one source for education on poverty in America is the media. These courses examine poverty as a complex phenomena experienced by individuals and created through the interaction of individuals within social systems. Insights are provided from the point of view of individuals experiencing poverty, and an introductory understanding of how social systems often support and perpetuate poverty. This series is grounded in theories of the discipline of Communication and Education.

  PSU CRN 45456
  3 Credits
  Course Syllabus
  Register here for Spring term

• Poverty 102: Improving Communication and Relationships

  Coming Soon

• Poverty 103: Leadership and Policy Approaches for Systemic Change

  Coming Soon

Certificate, undergraduate and graduate-level credits are available with these courses. Communication Across Barriers provides certification for completion of each course. Portland State University grants the undergraduate and graduate credits for an additional fee.