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Course Description

This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex problem of homelessness. Drawing on literature from Canada and the U.S., issues which underlie homelessness, the various ways in which these may be manifested, the ever changing characteristics of these populations, and the policy responses aimed at resolving issues are explored. The current state of statistical information, the views of frontline service providers and advocates, and the differing paradigms embedded in the various disciplines represented will form the basis for debate and shared learning. (Formerly IST 908.)

Notes

This course is fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.

Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

Note for Intensive sections only : Intensive section(s) of this course, scheduled for delivery over a 5 day period, will require students to be in class throughout each day, and may include additional asynchronous components, recorded material, group work, etc. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

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Course Sections
Class Number
5777
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5776
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5775
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5774
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5774
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5775
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5776
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5777
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5778
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1661
Type
LEC
Days
T, W, Th, F, Sa
Time
8:30AM to 6:00PM
Dates
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 21, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
9.5
Location
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Intensive  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1343
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1344
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1345
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1348
Type
LEC
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 6:00PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to May 08, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
47.5
Location
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Intensive  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1346
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1347
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1642
Type
LEC
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 6:00PM
Dates
Jun 15, 2026 to Jun 19, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
47.5
Location
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Intensive  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information