SCWK41033 — (was SOWK 4310) Social Gerontology
Add to Bookmarks Three credit hours. Was SOWK 4310. Explores the social aspects of aging—how older adults affect society and how society affects older adults. The interaction of older adults with society is examined, as well as the common social institutions, such as family, healthcare, government, and the economy. Also examined are the issues associated with our aging population and how those issues affect people of all ages. Several current controversies regarding our changing population structure will be discussed in class. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as SCWK 51033 (was SOWK 5310).