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Sociology of Aging (SOC 201)
Term: 2012-2013 Summer Session
SOC 201 Sociology of Aging3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wksThis course surveys the biological, social psychological, and social aspects of the aging process. Students study aging as a developmental stage and explore current issues such as ageism, mandatory retirement, sex, crime, and intergenerational communications. Topics covered include social conditions, economics, and politics as they affect the aged, as well as commu nity responses to the problems confronting the elder population. Students examine public, voluntary, and self-help (advocacy) programs and assess their ability to meet the needs of aging adults in such areas as recreation, income maintenance, retirement, housing, transportation, mental and physical health.