SOC 35Sociology of Aging

3 credits · Sociology · Penn State

Introduction to the sociological study of aging. SOC 035 Sociology of Aging (3)(BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. The sociology of aging covers social aspects of aging, including common beliefs about older people, the diversity of the aged, and how institutions such as the economy and family influence the aging process. Evaluation methods include two exams, each worth 20 percent of the final grade, and a series of written assignments. For example, there is one 5-7 page paper and a second shorter one on aging in another society. The course serves as a basis for taking SOC 435 , Social Gerontology. It can be counted toward the major or minor in Sociology or Human Development and Family Studies.