Group studies developed to meet specific needs of students.

Cal Habitat for Humanity facilitates this DeCal to educate the campus community about housing and promote access to affordable housing. The DeCal will be taught by two undergraduate students who are experienced leaders in Cal Habitat. This student-led course will examine why there is a need for decent, affordable housing and how this need can be addressed. The course analyzes frameworks—both failed ones from the past, and a host of recent new ways of thinking from the present—as a way of understanding the complexity of the issue. The course will feature guest speakers from academia, government, and nonprofit organizations sharing unique perspectives on housing. Students will participate in discussions and group activities to further reflect on material presented by lecturers. While there is no final exam for this course, students will demonstrate their knowledge through field work and a final group presentation. This course is designed to give an overview of issues related to affordable housing. Topics include: housing segregation, public policy, land and city planning, evictions, informal housing, and more.

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