GRN-201: Sociology of Aging

Program
Credits 3
Level
Undergraduate
Designations
Liberal Arts and Sciences Credit
The purpose of this course is to study the area of gerontology that is concerned with impact of social and socio-cultural conditions on the process of aging and with the social consequences of this process. It will explore how the older population and the varieties of aging experiences both affect and are affected by the social structure. Questions about what societal resources will be required to support the growing older population.
Frequency of Offering
Occasional