SOC 243F: Sociology of Aging

2019-20 2020-21 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; research, 3 hours

Catalog page 521

Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of instructor

Description: A comprehensive review of current theory and research in sociology of aging. Covers theories of adjustment to aging, demography and economics of retirement, family, friendship and community relations, minority aging and issues in social policy. Students who take the course to meet specialization requirements receive a letter grade; other students receive a letter grade or

Credit: Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade.