SOC 232 Social Context of Aging

This course provides an overview of the social implications of the aging process. Emphasis is placed on the roles of older adults within families, work and economics, politics, religion, education, and health care. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze changing perceptions, diverse lifestyles, and social and cultural realities of older adults.

Distribution

Sociology

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.