SOCI 319 - Aging and Society

Unit(s): 4

Examination of aging throughout adulthood. Analysis of theories of aging, their foundations in social science theory, and their policy implications. Exploration of the meanings and consequences of increasing longevity for society and the individual, with emphasis on the social psychological implications for women, minorities, and those who are poor.

Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to Sociology majors/minors and HD majors only
Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
May Be Repeated No
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Graded